Reddit Chat Anonymizer A userscript that enhances privacy in Reddit chat by modifying how user information is displayed locally in your browser. Features Removes usernames from chat messages (except your own) Replaces all user avatars with a neutral placeholder image Works with Reddit's new chat interface Updates dynamically as new messages appear Only modifies the display locally - does not affect the actual chat data Technical Details The script works by: Navigating through Reddit's shadow DOM structure to locate chat elements Identifying usernames and avatars within chat messages Clearing username text and replacing avatar images Maintaining continuous monitoring for new messages Preserving your own username and avatar for context Implementation Notes Uses shadow DOM traversal to access encapsulated chat components Employs mutation observation for dynamic content updates Runs on a 50ms interval to ensure consistent display modification Includes error handling for missing DOM elements Compatible with ViolentMonkey userscript manager Usage Simply install the script in a compatible userscript manager (like ViolentMonkey) and navigate to Reddit chat. The script will automatically begin working after a 2-second initialization delay. Privacy Considerations All modifications are client-side only Does not affect other users' experience No data is collected or transmitted Your own username remains visible for context