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Re:I'm 24, but I used a Nokia 'dumbphone' for the whole 2010s by rrr_oh_man on Sunday January 07, 2024 @09:07PM (#38907458)
> I swear the everyone acts like the only thing you can do with a smartphone is be hopelessly addicted to it. It’s the most useful single tool of all time.

  I swear the everyone acts like the only thing you can do with sugar is be hopelessly addicted to it. It’s the most useful single ingredient of all time. 

  I swear the everyone acts like the only thing you can do with amphetamine is be hopelessly addicted to it. It’s the most useful single study help of all time. 

  I swear the everyone acts like the only thing you can do with porn is be hopelessly addicted to it. It’s the most useful single educational tool of all time.
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Re:I'm 24, but I used a Nokia 'dumbphone' for the whole 2010s by hackerbeat on Monday January 08, 2024 @02:37AM (#38909156)
Lol! Spot on!
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Re:I'm 24, but I used a Nokia 'dumbphone' for the whole 2010s by dangus on Monday January 08, 2024 @09:54AM (#38912769)
Sugar is a basic building block of human life, we need carbs as an energy source.

Amphetamines are a proven treatment for ADHD that are known to be safe for long term controlled dosage prescription use.

Porn is a depiction of sexual activity, which is necessary for our species’ survival.

So you think you made a really profound point here but all you’re doing is reinforcing the point I made about basic self control and moderation. People are addicted to all kinds of things that are not particularly unhealthy in moderation.

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Re:I'm 24, but I used a Nokia 'dumbphone' for the whole 2010s by rrr_oh_man on Monday January 08, 2024 @12:13PM (#38915044)
I'm not disagreeing with you, and I don't think you're contradicting me either. The dosage is usally the culprit.

However, some things are more addictive than others, and some people are more prone to being addicted to different types of substances.

It's simple as that, but it doesn't always make it easy. YMMV.

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