iam-py-testFeb 11

Steven Black's hosts blocklist has been removed from uBlock Origin Lite. This change will take effect in the next update.

https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/commit/8d9832b4d617b2e616ba0e5091137db4ae5dcc1b

The commit removing it cited an issue thread where a user complained uBlock Origin Lite was breaking stripchat.com, a pornography website.
I have confirmed Steven Black's list contains a filter blocking the domain stripchat.com

A comment in the HOSTS file states the entry was "Added April 28, 2023".
In an issue thread from 2025, the maintainer explained the reasoning behind blocklisting it:

The domain stripchat.com isn't just porn. It's also a pop-over and pop-under site that appears in many contexts, typically porn but not exclusively.

As such, it's just like LiveJasmine an others which we include in our regular list because it's also adware. And annoying.

https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts/issues/2850

In an issue thread from two weeks ago concerning breakage on theweathernetwork.com which was cited in the stripchat thread, mapx stated the maintainer was unresponsive to messages on an internal discussion platform.

https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/31670

Messages in an internal discussion platform show Ryan Brown and an AdGuard employee were informed about breakage on theweathernetwork.com caused by their lists respectively. However, I have been unable to locate the messages referenced by mapx. It is possible they were sent through private messaging, on another platform, or the message is not being returned by my searches.
As such, while I do not believe mapx is lying, I have been unable to verify this claim.

Due to the lack of granularity in DNS level blocklists, it is not possible to unblock a domain only for a specific website, or only block specific URLs on a domain.
According to an issue thread from 2021, the domain in question - assets-jpcust.jwpsrv.com - is used for serving both advertisements and legitimate content.

https://github.com/hemiipatu/PiHoleBlocklists/issues/8

Steven Black's list was first added to uBlock Origin Lite in 2022. It is not included in uBlock Origin.

https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/commit/34aab95107e1cf17d287e02185c0aa404efcc3b1

#StevenBlack #uBlockOriginLite #uBlockOrigin #FilterlistUpdate

[mv3] Remove "Steven Black’s Unified Hosts" list · gorhill/uBlock@8d9832b

Related feedback: https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/17917#issuecomment-3876123107

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春はゆくJan 17

If you use Safari and want to get rid of YouTube ads and Shorts, you might be interested in this blog:

https://zaku.eu.org/blog/2026-01-17-the-best-safari-extension-ublock-origin-lite/

I'm certain you won't find similar content elsewhere and will find it useful!

#uBlockOriginLite #Safari #YouTube #shorts

The best Safari extension: uBlock Origin Lite · Michifumi's Blog

Let's get rid of YouTube Shorts!

Hacker NewsOct 29

uBlock Origin Lite Apple App Store

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/ublock-origin-lite/id6745342698

#HackerNews #uBlockOriginLite #AppleAppStore #AdBlocker #PrivacyTech

‎uBlock Origin Lite

‎uBO Lite (uBOL) is a reliable and efficient content blocker. The default ruleset corresponds to uBlock Origin's default filterset: - uBlock Origin's built-in filter lists - EasyList - EasyPrivacy - Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list You can enable more rulesets by visiting the options page…

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Show threadFossery Tech  Aug 11, 2025

(Linux news in previous posts of thread)

FOSS NEWS

Tusky 30.0 released with redesigned post reporting (option to provide reason), improved image editor, improved post draft saving, Tor support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/tusky-30-0-arrives-with-redesigned-reporting-improved-image-editor-and-tor-support/

Tuba 0.10 released with ability to watch YouTube, Twitch and PeerTube videos directly in the timeline, open links without opening a separate browser, redesigned post composer (which displays original post when writing a reply or quote-post, supports drag-and-dropping media and pasting it from clipboard, allows to reorder media uploads), new editing and posting options (including "Delete and Redraft"), support for additional Pleroma features, Iceshrimp Drive timeline support, grouped notifications, option to collapse long posts in timeline, hide interaction counters, pin hashtags for faster access, etc.:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/tuba-0-10-mastodon-client-linux-new-features

uBlock Origin Lite now available for Safari:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/ublock-origin-lite-arrives-on-safari-with-built-in-filter-lists-and-youtube-ad-blocking/

Flameshot 13.0.0 released with Qt6 port, enhanced Wayland support, CLI for Windows, ability to rotate and apply transparency to pinned images, new secure pixelation tool that redacts areas without using the original pixels, Imgur upload feature disabled by default (it can be enabled during compile time with a compile flag), Snap support discontinued, Apple Silicon builds added:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/flameshot-version-13-0-0-launches-with-qt6-port-and-enhanced-wayland-support/

ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4 released with AI Agent featuring “smart contextual assistant” (powered by ChatGPT, Gemini, Mistral or local models via Ollama), Photo Editor, OCR, Typograf, Doc2md, LanguageTool, DeepL, Thesaurus and Zotero plugins out-of-the-box, WOFF2 font support in all editors, improved handling when document(s) open in other apps, ‘Suggest a Feature’ item in the File menu:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/onlyoffice-desktop-editors-update-ai-agent

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #Tusky #Tuba #Mastodon #Fedi #Fediverse #uBlockOriginLite #Flameshot #ONLYOFFICE #uBlockOrigin #Screenshot #OfficeSuite #MastodonClient #SocialMedia #AdBlocker #Safari #SocialApp #FosseryTech

kyu3（キューさん） Aug 9, 2025

ブログ書きました！  

iOS・macOS Safari向け「uBlock Origin Lite」が登場！無料でしかもカスタムフィルターが使えます！！
https://kyu3.blog.jp/2025-08-10_10413770.html

#uBlockOriginLite #uBlockOrigin #Extension #iOS #iPadOS #Safari

iOS・macOS Safari向け「uBlock Origin Lite」が登場！無料でしかもカスタムフィルターが使えます！！ : Kyu3’s Blog

PC版 Chrome 向けの広告ブロック拡張として知られる「uBlock Origin Lite」の iOS・iPadOS・macOS の Safari 版が登場しました！ App Store のダウンロードページ↓↓ しかも無料！かつ単に広告ブロックするだけでなく。カスタムフィルター機能（サイト上の特定の部分を広

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Show threadkyu3（キューさん） Aug 6, 2025

#uBlockOriginLite 、設定の「開発者モード」をオンにすると #uBlockOrigin からカスタムフィルターをインポートできそうだけど。どこに追加したら良いか良く分からず…。

結局追加やめて。地道に Lite の方で追加することに。

まぁフィルター見直す意味でも「これでいいかぁ〜」と。😅

#VivaldiJP #VivaldiBRowser

Show threadkyu3（キューさん） Aug 6, 2025

Chrome拡張の「#uBlockOriginLite」にも、カスタムフィルター作れる機能追加されてた！！

…ただ #UblockOrigin みたいにカスタムフィルターを管理する設定画面はどこ？？ない？？🤔

#VivaldiJP #VivaldiBrowser

kyu3（キューさん） Aug 6, 2025
おぉ！iOS版Safariの広告ブロック拡張「#uBlockOriginLite」、カスタムフィルター作れる（任意の要素を非表示化できる）ようになってる！！
MacGenerationAug 6, 2025
uBlock Origin Lite est désormais disponible pour Safari, sur le Mac, l’iPhone et l’iPad http://dlvr.it/TMKcLM #uBlockOriginLite #Safari
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uBlock Origin Lite (gratuit) est désormais disponible sur l’App Store, sous la forme d’une app universelle pour macOS, iOS et iPadOS. Cette extension pour les navigateurs destinée à bloquer des contenus indésirables sur les pages web est bien connu...

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Blue DeviL // SCTAug 6, 2025

uBlock Origin is now available for Safaro 18.6 and Safari 26 Beta

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ublock-origin-lite/id6745342698

https://github.com/uBlockOrigin

#uBlock #ublockorigin #uBlockOriginLite #privacy #safari #browser

App uBlock Origin Lite - App Store

Téléchargez l’app uBlock Origin Lite développée par Raymond Hill dans l’App Store. Consultez les captures d’écran, les notes et avis, les astuces d’autres…

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