I may have figured out "THE SECRET" (if there actually is one).
The trick is to NOT use the Itch app.
When viewing their website in a web browser, there's a 'Developer Logs' link on the itch.io home page. Once there, select from the options to 'FILTER POSTS' (left column of page) under 'Misc,' 'Those you follow.'
And it only took me more than two weeks to find it. Sheesh. Gimme an achievement. LMAO