kill file
The term "kill file" originates from early internet culture, particularly within newsgroups and forums, to manage and filter unwanted content.
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Definition
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(technical)A list used to automatically ignore or filter out unwanted posts or messages based on specific criteria like user names or keywords.
Example
- He added the spammer to his kill file to avoid seeing any more of their posts.
- Using a kill file can help you manage the content you see in online forums.
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