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I use a chrome extension go fucking do it, which disables facebook, twitter and reddit. The only thing that I can see is hackernews. As a fall back, I have als
by fazkan 9y ago
I use a chrome extension go fucking do it, which disables facebook, twitter and reddit. The only thing that I can see is hackernews.
As a fall back, I have also installed facebook newsfeed eradicator (chrome extension), because I dont trust myself. It shows me motivational quotes instead of the newsfeed.
This extension just gave me the idea to replace the newsfeed with hackernews posts, and as someone mentioned, have the ability to comment on posts....(another side project enqueued)
- fazkan 9y agoWhat I have realized for myself tough is that being a developer, you need an avenue for mindless tasks. Unfortunately due to cultural programming and a good job on behalf of the creators, it is the social media sites, the productive yield of which is very low. So, for myself atleast, I have realized that I cannot absolutely stop using these sites. The best thing to do then, is to replace it with another activity that is productive and similar. hackernews does a good job. Some people mentioned reading an ebook that sounds better. Will try that as well. I think gaming can be considered as well.
- diegoperini 9y agoI completely agree. Although it is not that mindless of a task, I personaly prefer playing a musical instrument without thinking too much of its theory. Playing music like a musician who codes really helps.
- fazkan 9y agoThats a good advice as well, tried my luck learning a guitar but the threshold to enjoyment was too high....I think I should pick that up again.... For now I play fifa, or CS with my team mates. Tough it takes much more time than i would want to give to it...