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And what's your next move once you explained that and still find them "escaping" for hours in these meaningless apps? Do you have children? How many being teena

by chimen 4y ago

And what's your next move once you explained that and still find them "escaping" for hours in these meaningless apps? Do you have children? How many being teenagers? Can you explain in a "soft kind manner" to an addict that they should just quit? You can fight it pro-actively or re-actively. I prefer the former as, at least, prevents the addiction from even forming. Please identify a smoker in your close circle and explain in a "soft manner" to them how that thing causes cancer, lowers life expectancy, increases heart rate and all the jazz that we are sure of - scary stuff. Report back if they quit. I cannot be in total control and I do NOT want that but, at least, I'm not putting cigarettes on the table myself because that's what this is.

Shadonototra 4y ago
- make it illegal to gather data/track/serve ads in apps for users -18 - make it illegal to offer microtransactions in apps for users -18 there, you fix half of the problems, no longer companies will make their app addictive to teens then up to the parents to regulate screen time for their kids
- barbazoo 4y ago
  > no longer companies will make their app addictive to teens are you sure? why not leave these things out, make them addicted, and cash in once they turn 18
  - DiggyJohnson 4y ago
    Do you not see how that would be an improvement within this logic?
eternalban 4y ago
So preamble: I agree mostly about the distinction you make between escapism and addiction. & I am a smoker. And I thank God I am not responsible for raising a child in today's world; kudos to you and all parents. > Can you explain in a "soft kind manner" to an addict that they should just quit? You can fight it pro-actively or re-actively. I prefer the former as, at least, prevents the addiction from even forming. This book is pretty much that: Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking Without Willpower. This book was recommended by a family member who read it and immediately quit after she finished it and based on hearsay apparently many people have the same experience. Its apparent magical effectiveness is anecdotal but something to consider. Obviously you are not a smoker, but why not grab a copy from public library and analyze its approach.

by chimen 4y ago

Shadonototra 4y ago

- make it illegal to gather data/track/serve ads in apps for users -18 - make it illegal to offer microtransactions in apps for users -18 there, you fix half of the problems, no longer companies will make their app addictive to teens then up to the parents to regulate screen time for their kids

barbazoo 4y ago
> no longer companies will make their app addictive to teens are you sure? why not leave these things out, make them addicted, and cash in once they turn 18
- DiggyJohnson 4y ago
  Do you not see how that would be an improvement within this logic?

eternalban 4y ago

So preamble: I agree mostly about the distinction you make between escapism and addiction. & I am a smoker. And I thank God I am not responsible for raising a child in today's world; kudos to you and all parents. > Can you explain in a "soft kind manner" to an addict that they should just quit? You can fight it pro-actively or re-actively. I prefer the former as, at least, prevents the addiction from even forming. This book is pretty much that: Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking Without Willpower. This book was recommended by a family member who read it and immediately quit after she finished it and based on hearsay apparently many people have the same experience. Its apparent magical effectiveness is anecdotal but something to consider. Obviously you are not a smoker, but why not grab a copy from public library and analyze its approach.