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Re:My lizard brain is no match for infinite scroll by tailspin2019 on Sunday March 06, 2022 @06:58PM (#30582521)
Oh you evil genius. I’m stealing this idea.
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Re:My lizard brain is no match for infinite scroll by sodality2 on Sunday March 06, 2022 @07:05PM (#30582567)
Please do! I use AdGuard Home [0] and the built-in mechanism for "blocked services".

[0]: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome

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Re:My lizard brain is no match for infinite scroll by kempbellt on Sunday March 06, 2022 @07:17PM (#30582649)
It isn't the push-button setup that you've built, but PiHole is a decent option for this purpose as well.

Occasionally I add social media sites (including HN) to the block list.

It's very easy to bypass when I really want/need to, but it does cut down the more unconscious "CMD + T - news/redd/face - enter" moments that happen when I'm bored.

Prevents the occasional unnecessary mindless scroll by creating a couple extra steps.

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Re:My lizard brain is no match for infinite scroll by sodality2 on Sunday March 06, 2022 @07:20PM (#30582665)
That's exactly right - It's always good to put roadblocks and increase resistance to bad habits, and take away roadblocks and decrease resistance to good habits. It works better for me than cold turkey.
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