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How To Disable the 'Seen' Option on Facebook
Believe it or not, this is not an ad nor am I getting paid to talk about these apps. I am totally behind on talking about these apps as they've been developed for quite a while but for those of you that have not discovered them and value your privacy -- these apps are for you!
These simple applications and extensions will allow you to send and receive messages without the other participant knowing when you have 'read' or in some cases, clicked on this message. The only down fall of them? Because Facebook decides you've only read your messages if their read recipient plug-in says so, the messages will be marked as 'unread' until you reply or disable the extension or app. I promise you that it's totally worth it. I am sure that there are other websites that offer "free", "safe" applications or extensions that offer more options or the same but these ones come directly from the Chrome Web Store and the Mozilla Featured Extensions list of the best add-ons so they are guaranteed to be safe. Please be sure to only download the extensions from there -- I do not have enough money to pay for your computer if you say that I directed you to another link.
Below I have complied a list of the most commonly used, highest rated and most liked extensions (or in some cases, applications) that can all be accessed by the hyperlinks posted below the extension's description.
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Google Chrome Extensions
1) Facebook Unseen: In the right hand corner of your browser, you will see a circle with two chat boxes inside. When it is blue it is enabled, when it is not, it is disabled. Simple, right? This is the one I am most fond of. It also works for both the chat and inbox version of Facebook messaging. The other issue with this extension is it automatically says you've read your group messages even if you haven't read them.
2) Messenger Unseen: This extension is very similar to Facebook Unseen, the same features and everything. It will show up in your right hand corner as well and is a blue box, the blue box is outlined in red when enabled and the outline disappears when it is enabled.
3) Facebook Chat Privacy: This extension is similar to the others, but has a feature that the other do not, or do not state that they have: it also does not show the other participant when you are typing. This extension shows up as two people in your search bar when you are on Facebook. You can only tell if you have enabled or disabled it by clicking on it and looking at the drop down menu.
There are many more options for Chrome but those were the ones I used the most.
However, there aren't many FireFox extensions that are linked from their add-on site. FireFox's read recipient extensions seem to be rated moderately and have mixed reviews. I will only direct you to the two that I tried that worked well for me. I will admit, Chrome's extensions are much, much better!
FireFox Extensions
1) Unseen: This extension will only leave the message unread, or unseen, if you do not open it in the inbox. However, as long as you don't plan to do that, you can read the messages without the other participant knowing.
2) Seen Block: This extension works for both the chat version, and the inbox version. The only bad thing about this extension is that it is no longer maintained for FireFox and will only work on certain versions of FireFox browsers. If you have recently updated your FireFox browser, this extension may not work.
Enabling/Disabling FireFox Extensions: In order to enable or disable your FireFox extensions, you will need to go to the left-hand corner, click on the orange "FireFox" button until you see a drop down menu. From there you will go directly to "add-ons" and you will be able to see which extensions are enabled or disable. Admittedly, it's a bit of a hassle but if you want the extensions, that's just the way love goes, babe.
What are your favorite apps or extensions?
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Random Questions About Me Answered
Yesterday, my OCD mind drove me insane by planting the idea in my head that I misspelled a word in one post and I published it. I decided to ease my mind by checking through my most recent posts to check for spelling errors one last time. While doing this, I noticed that I introduced my blog, but I never really introduced myself. I don't want to reveal too much about myself yet, as I am finding my way again in the blogging world but I figured I'd answer a few random, fun questions about myself.
Just in case you ever wondered. Here are some answered questions about yours truly:
Just in case you ever wondered. Here are some answered questions about yours truly:
Before you started this survey, what were you doing?
Thinking about blogging...
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Divorce Wars. This is only because I turned on my television to a random channel so I could listen to background noise. If I had it my way, I'd be watching Will and Grace.
When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Hmm... I think I last stepped outside this morning. I can't remember what I was doing.
What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Various pictures, a clock and a shelf.
Seen anything weird lately?
Seen anything weird lately?
I have internet... Of course I have!
Reveal one thing about you that most people don't know...
Reveal one thing about you that most people don't know...
This is a hard one considering that I am a pretty open person. One thing that most people don't know about me is that I only currently own two pairs of jeans and that they are skinny jeans.
Do you like to dance?
Do you like to dance?
I really do not. I cannot dance... I took dance classes when I was younger but the lessons clearly did not pay off. I'm just not comfortable enough to dance in front of people! However, on my own, "dancing" consists of jumping around while singing my favorite 2000 - 2001 hits.
Would you ever consider living abroad?
Would you ever consider living abroad?
Absolutely! I would not want to live abroad for a long period of time but I would for sure consider living abroad for a few months - a year at a time.
Does your name make any interesting anagrams?
Does your name make any interesting anagrams?
Nope. It just looks like a word from Harry Potter.
If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do?
Expand! Expand! Expand! I can never have enough space. I am greedy, I understand.
What was the last thing you bought?
What was the last thing you bought?
A pair of pants.
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
I'll try anything once, especially if there is a risk involved!
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?
I have. That was a mistake -- but I won!
Is the glass half empty or half full?
The glass is always half full! Things could always be worse.
Have you ever won a trophy?
Have you ever won a trophy?
Yes, at a pageant once. There were a few other ribbons in between though.
Are you a good cook?
Are you a good cook?
I cook. People seem to enjoy my cuisines and no one dies sooo... I'll let you be the judge of that.
What do you do most when you are bored?
Write something.
If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be?
If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be?
A detective! Hopefully, when the time is right, I will be working towards that goal.
Which came first the chicken or the egg?
Which came first the chicken or the egg?
IS A TOMATO A FRUIT OR VEGETABLE?
What kind of books do you like to read?
What kind of books do you like to read?
Anything that seems interesting. I don't usually fall into reading trends, but most recently, I have wanted to read "Flowers in The Attic" from the 1970's. The series inspired a Lifetime movie that has turned into three sequels. It's rather interesting story.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl, for sure!
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Despite me trying multiple times, no. Only if I push my nose... down towards my... tongue?
Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows?
Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows?
Oh yes! I cannot control my eyebrows. They seem to move on their own.
What is most important in life?
What is most important in life?
The most important in life is the love that you give and receive. You almost always get what you project out, and I hope that I give as much love and I receive. The people close to you are more important than any job, materialistic item, etc.
What inspires you?
What inspires you?
Many things inspire me. I would say people inspire me more often than anything else. What's cooler than people and the things they say or do? I am fascinated with why we do the things we do. Finding out someone's motive for doing what they've done can be inspiring.
