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Thanks for that comparison. I have never truly experienced addiction without losing self control for whatever reason. I can start and stop smoking, drugs never
by wnolens 4y ago
Thanks for that comparison. I have never truly experienced addiction without losing self control for whatever reason. I can start and stop smoking, drugs never took a hold. I feel the pull for sure, but am able to stop.
But I lose several hours a day to YouTube. Ever since Shorts made their way into my life, I start and end most days with an hour of watching bullshit I don't even like. And before I open it I tell myself "don't.. this is that moment" and do it anyway. I usually stop a session due to real life commitments or battery life.
Deleted the app but use browser. I've considered getting a dumb phone. I've never hated something that my body loves so much
- mrsubletbot 4y agoI was in the same exact boat as you. If you have uBlock origin, you can add these custom filters to remove shorts: https://ronangelo.com/how-to-hide-shorts-videos-on-youtube/ https://ronangelo.com/how-to-hide-shorts-videos-on-youtube/ I have not missed them one bit, nor had any desire to unblock them. Like you, I would mindlessly watch them in between tasks at work, and felt duller and worse for it every time my little binge ended. I also got a dumbphone, which I honestly love. Good luck to you and kudos for caring about your health!
- wnolens 4y agoThanks. Good tip for desktop, will install. But the main vector for me is my phone. Which dumbphone did you pick up?
- ta8903 4y agoYou can use ublock origin on firefox mobile, which will let you use those filters.
- mrsubletbot 4y agoI ended up grabbing the light phone 2. I really have been enjoying it!