Hiding your Profile name in Public place ?

[Crypto Library]

Wow, a useful thread came across while exploring (Hide my name). I would like to thank the OP and whoever created those useful scripts. I have also felt uneasy many times because of my name coming out in public places while browsing the forum. And now it will not happen again by using this script.
But one new request to you guys, In this script, only the above name and avatar can be hidden, but when entering the profile summary, it shows the user name, so another request to you guys is to create a script that hides the name in the profile summary as well.
Thanks.

quoting for fast view:

Code:

// ==UserScript==
// @name     Hide BitcoinTalk Username and Avatar
// @include   https://bitcointalk.org/*
// @version  1
// @grant    none
// ==/UserScript==

try {
    document.getElementById("smfheader").style.visibility = "hidden";
    document.getElementById("hellomember").style.visibility = "hidden";
    document.getElementsByClassName("avatar")[0].style.visibility = "hidden";
} catch { }

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[Turn it off]

Can you provide a little tutorial on how to use the script? I doubt that everyone that will view your thread wll know how to run the code since it is not like your normal browser plugin that all you have to do is download it and watch it do the trick for ya.

[_BlackStar]

So far I haven't had any problems with the forum display - although I will always read "Hello _BlackStar" at border. My forum looks like this - so I don't see too much things at the padding. You can also hide it by simply pressing the button to the right of the forum clock and date in the padding section, so you no longer see that section.




Unfortunately - it doesn't work when I jump to another page.

[Nwada001]

But one new request to you guys, In this script, only the above name and avatar can be hidden, but when entering the profile summary, it shows the user name, so another request to you guys is to create a script that hides the name in the profile summary as well.
Thanks.

This will really be nice if this can be made possible, because there are lots of times when I am using my PC in front of people, and I really don't want them to know about my details on the forum.

Can you provide a little tutorial on how to use the script? I doubt that everyone that will view your thread wll know how to run the code since it is not like your normal browser plugin that all you have to do is download it and watch it do the trick for ya.

I guess there is no need to drop how to use the scrip since the scrip is no longer working for its purpose, according to the OP.
But if you really want to learn how to do it and insert the script into your browser, just follow the link dropped by the OP; there are different directions on how to do it, regardless of which browser you are using.
 

[Stalker22]

Can you provide a little tutorial on how to use the script? I doubt that everyone that will view your thread wll know how to run the code since it is not like your normal browser plugin that all you have to do is download it and watch it do the trick for ya.

You will need a userscript browser extension, such as Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey. You can find them in the official chrome web store or mozilla firefox extensions depending on which browser you use.

Or you can create your own extension, as described here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5128781.msg50536316#msg50536316

[Crypto Library]

So far I haven't had any problems with the forum display - although I will always read "Hello _BlackStar" at border. My forum looks like this - so I don't see too much things at the padding. You can also hide it by simply pressing the button to the right of the forum clock and date in the padding section, so you no longer see that section.

Buddy I also don't have any problem with forum display actually I didn't mean that  sometime when I was on the outside of home and browsing forum I have to maintain the security to hide my identity then I need to hide my forum name  for not to be noticed by someone . And that is what these scripts do .

You will need a userscript browser extension, such as Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey. You can find them in the official chrome web store or mozilla firefox extensions depending on which browser you use.
Or you can create your own extension, as described here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5128781.msg50536316#msg50536316

I wanna add a little bit more for mobile users. 
For mobile users they can download Kiwi browser from play store which have the features to add desktop extension on mobile, after that add Tampermonkey   on the kiwi then copy those codes and click to tampermonkey and then tap on create a new extension and paste those codes and save the script.
All done .

[Bitcoin_Arena]

In this script, only the above name and avatar can be hidden, but when entering the profile summary, it shows the user name, so another request to you guys is to create a script that hides the name in the profile summary as well.

The main purpose of the script is to hide the username and avatar which are displayed all the time when browsing and not the profile summary

Let's be honest, how many times do you check out your profile summary each time you're browsing. Personally, I sometimes take a number of days. Maybe that's why it wasn't considered. Maybe some coding geek can modify the script, but IMO, I don't think it's necessary/big deal.

[Igebotz]

So far I haven't had any problems with the forum display - although I will always read "Hello _BlackStar" at border. My forum looks like this - so I don't see too much things at the padding. You can also hide it by simply pressing the button to the right of the forum clock and date in the padding section, so you no longer see that section.

Buddy I also don't have any problem with forum display actually I didn't mean that  sometime when I was on the outside of home and browsing forum I have to maintain the security to hide my identity then I need to hide my forum name  for not to be noticed by someone . And that is what these scripts do .

It only solves the privacy risk for those of you who use the forum in public places such as public transportation; I don't think hiding your forum username serves any security purpose; the script is just for fun. I was hoping the script would be able to hide one's identity from an old thread but it does not work that way. I've learned not to browse the forum outside of my work space and I don't even access it on my phone anymore, so I don't think I'd need such a script.

[SmartGold01]

It's a welcomed command but I don't see any difference as someone who is hiding from being online, you know on your profile you can set to online and offline while you are active on the forum no one else would know except you changes your status to online before anyone out there would noticed your are active. Then lastly this has also defeated the signature avatar since no one can see your name and avatar. I don't know if others already said this or noticed it.

[dzungmobile]

But one new request to you guys, In this script, only the above name and avatar can be hidden, but when entering the profile summary, it shows the user name, so another request to you guys is to create a script that hides the name in the profile summary as well.

Could I know more why you need to hide your username at the profile summary, please.

You only see it when you log in your account and what is the point to hide a username of your account when you are using it?

I guess it makes sense if you hide your username from other forum members, not from yourself. Such scripts are only for personal experience and other forum members mostly use the forum default, no user script so no effect on their experience as well as search engines.

[Dave1]

But one new request to you guys, In this script, only the above name and avatar can be hidden, but when entering the profile summary, it shows the user name, so another request to you guys is to create a script that hides the name in the profile summary as well.

Could I know more why you need to hide your username at the profile summary, please.

You only see it when you log in your account and what is the point to hide a username of your account when you are using it?

I guess it makes sense if you hide your username from other forum members, not from yourself. Such scripts are only for personal experience and other forum members mostly use the forum default, no user script so no effect on their experience as well as search engines.

Security, maybe some of us are accessing the community in public places (not using public wifi), so you don't want any prying eyes see who your are if you see that you are in the bitcointalk forum.

[dzungmobile]

Security, maybe some of us are accessing the community in public places (not using public wifi), so you don't want any prying eyes see who your are if you see that you are in the bitcointalk forum.

Thank you, now I see the point for this request.

Personally I do care about that too and my personal approach is finding a place where behind my back is the wall, nobody behind me. At least with this choice, I reduce risk but it is not perfect and the script request makes sense.

Personally, I am not fan of user script as I don't know what they code  . I can not verify script by myself and I choose a safe approach, don't use it to avoid putting my laptop at infection risk.  

Even you hide your username but if you bring your laptop around and shows that you are using Bitcointalk at public eyes, it is already a bad practice.

[PX-Z]

But one new request to you guys, In this script, only the above name and avatar can be hidden, but when entering the profile summary, it shows the user name, so another request to you guys is to create a script that hides the name in the profile summary as well.
Thanks.

I agree to the reasons mentioned of it's rare time to visit my summary page so i don't mind to that but if you think its very important to hide those details you can add this add this line in the "try" block.

Code:

document.querySelector("tr.titlebg > td").style.visibility = "hidden";
document.querySelector("td.windowbg > table > tbody > tr > td:nth-child(2) ").style.visibility = "hidden";  
document.getElementsByClassName("avatar")[1].style.visibility = "hidden"; 

The first line will Remove all in that part including the "Summary - (Username)". I can't think anyway to remove only the username. -.-
Second line hides the username in "Name: username"
The last line hides the avatar.

Final code

Code:

// ==UserScript==
// @name     Hide BitcoinTalk Username and Avatar
// @include   https://bitcointalk.org/*
// @version  1
// @grant    none
// ==/UserScript==

try {
    document.getElementById("smfheader").style.visibility = "hidden";
    document.getElementById("hellomember").style.visibility = "hidden";
    document.getElementsByClassName("avatar")[0].style.visibility = "hidden";
    document.querySelector("tr.titlebg > td").style.visibility = "hidden";
    document.querySelector("td.windowbg > table > tbody > tr > td:nth-child(2) ").style.visibility = "hidden";  
    document.getElementsByClassName("avatar")[1].style.visibility = "hidden"; 
} catch { }

[Crypto Library]

The first line will Remove all in that part including the "Summary - (Username)". I can't think anyway to remove only the username. -.-
Second line hides the username in "Name: username"
The last line hides the avatar.

Dude I was also able to do this because Summary - (Username) had Class there(titlebg). Just adding this line to the above script will hide the summary-

Code:

document.getElementsByClassName("titlebg")[0].style.visibility = "hidden";

But in the case of Name: (Username) there was no class or ID was used or I can't found the way so that is why I also could not solve the problem here. 

[Stalker22]

I agree to the reasons mentioned of it's rare time to visit my summary page so i don't mind to that but if you think its very important to hide those details you can add this add this line in the "try" block.
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I think it should be noted that this will hide the details on all profile pages, not just your profile. I am not sure if there is a way to limit this to just the personal profile page.

[PX-Z]

I think it should be noted that this will hide the details on all profile pages, not just your profile. I am not sure if there is a way to limit this to just the personal profile page.

Yes, you can try it for yourself, for testing you can paste those codes in desktop browsers' dev console in most browser using "f12" key, the effect will be removed after you refresh the page.

But in the case of Name: (Username) there was no class or ID was used or I can't found the way so that is why I also could not solve the problem here.

You can use the "td:nth-child()" selector instead since there's no id and class available, check the second code i made.

[Hyphen(-)]

Security, maybe some of us are accessing the community in public places (not using public wifi), so you don't want any prying eyes see who your are if you see that you are in the bitcointalk forum.

But is there actually a need for this extra security, even after knowing we are all anonymous in this forum?

Most times we use our phones when we are free and less busy, so why the need to remove the welcome name from the home page of the forum?

Some people may actually feel unsafe with that, but I am always happy to see my username displayed on the home page.

[Zaguru12]

But is there actually a need for this extra security, even after knowing we are all anonymous in this forum?

Most times we use our phones when we are free and less busy, so why the need to remove the welcome name from the home page of the forum?

Some people may actually feel unsafe with that, but I am always happy to see my username displayed on the home page.

Let me emphasize on what Dave1 said. Most people are actually wary of exposing their username when in public because it actually breaches their privacy. In a real sense imagine me having to be caught up in same place with you and without you having a knowledge that I am member of Bitcointalk forum you open your account and your username shows up, then I have actually known the person behind that account. If at all we later got some sort of issues on the forum, then your safety isn’t guaranteed, considering the fact that I already know you.

[Mpamaegbu]

sometime when I was on the outside of home and browsing forum I have to maintain the security to hide my identity then I need to hide my forum name  for not to be noticed by someone . And that is what these scripts do.

If the only need for such "turning off" is just to hide one's username on top but it doesn't cut across previous posts made, I don't see its usefulness. If anyone doesn't feel comfortable people peeping into their devices while they open them in open space, then it's only reasonable not to open it at all when in such place(s). Sometimes, we throw ourselves into unnecessary secrecy by hiding things that aren't even relevant hiding. That's the way I see this approach.

[KingsDen]

sometime when I was on the outside of home and browsing forum I have to maintain the security to hide my identity then I need to hide my forum name  for not to be noticed by someone . And that is what these scripts do.

If the only need for such "turning off" is just to hide one's username on top but it doesn't cut across previous posts made, I don't see its usefulness. If anyone doesn't feel comfortable people peeping into their devices while they open them in open space, then it's only reasonable not to open it at all when in such place(s). Sometimes, we throw ourselves into unnecessary secrecy by hiding things that aren't even relevant hiding. That's the way I see this approach.

I think it is inevitable or not easy to be avoided. There may be a time you necessarily need to use the forum but you are in the public place. It will make sense if you can continue to use the forum while hiding your data than not to use at all. The former means you have freedom to do whatever  you want because you can maneuver your ways while the later means you are constrained.

I remember LoyceV saying that he uses Loyce mobile while on transit or so, that also shows that you  can have the need to use the forum in the public place.