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Re:“User engagement” is code for “addiction” by reaperducer on Thursday March 04, 2021 @03:31PM (#26347845)
We need to start talking about how to configure Screen Time on iOS, or how to use Facebook's built-in tools to hide content you don't want to see

I have my home router configured to not allow any social media-capable devices to connect on Sundays.

After a few weeks, the FOMO cycle is broken and you realize that there's more to life than scrolling.

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Re:“User engagement” is code for “addiction” by robterrell on Thursday March 04, 2021 @04:58PM (#26348996)
Can you share your blocklist, please?
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Re:“User engagement” is code for “addiction” by reaperducer on Thursday March 04, 2021 @08:45PM (#26351383)
It's device based. Anything with a web browser or an App Store.
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