Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by duxup on Monday February 24, 2025 @08:09AM
(#43159116)
This is going to be rough up north where I am, too much snow.
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Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by Gys on Monday February 24, 2025 @08:24AM
(#43159268)
Dark times...
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by Etheryte on Monday February 24, 2025 @08:27AM
(#43159309)
From touch grass to shovel snow for a while and then touch grass.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by thruway516 on Monday February 24, 2025 @01:06PM
(#43162761)
Build startup and exit for +$20m before you can unlock your apps for the extra motivated
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by baranul on Tuesday February 25, 2025 @01:38AM
(#43168898)
Valid point. Should not only be to touch grass. At least snow, sand from the beach, and trees could at least be on the list.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by hmmm-i-wonder on Monday February 24, 2025 @08:28AM
(#43159311)
Its all ice and snow outside. I'd be locked out for a while
Then again maybe that would be a good thing.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by moolcool on Monday February 24, 2025 @08:45AM
(#43159487)
I'm up in icy Canada, but a social media hibernation might do me well.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by duxup on Monday February 24, 2025 @08:53AM
(#43159567)
As fast as some social media circles move I imagine come spring it's possible to not understand the context of most of what is being posted.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by cjbgkagh on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:05AM
(#43159686)
Sounds like a good way for a temporary fix to become a permanent one.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by alaithea on Monday February 24, 2025 @12:41PM
(#43162430)
Hibernating? Touch Bear.
You'll never use social media again.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by adverbly on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:00AM
(#43159633)
Same problem here... Trying to think of some substitutions:
1. Touch snow
2. See the sun while outdoors.
3. Say hi to someone in person.
4. Text a friend or family member.
5. Touch a tree.
I think touch a tree would be the most direct substitution. Something to be said for a social substitution too though, but it probably doesn't match the initial intent of touching grass.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by madmountaingoat on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:24AM
(#43159867)
Of course no one needs an app to do any of this, but the general idea of getting out and touching a tree, climbing a snowbank, going out without a coat or hat for a few minutes when it's freezing are all the sorts of things that keep me happy during in the winter.
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by rob74 on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:49AM
(#43160204)
Besides, depending on your location, touching a tree might also be more hygienic than touching grass (e.g. if you happen to be in an area used for dog-walking).
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by ge96 on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:35AM
(#43160021)
Make an Instagram of tiny snowmen with different scarves
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by risquer on Monday February 24, 2025 @10:15AM
(#43160458)
I plan on letting the user select what they have to touch, for launch it's just grass but customisation is on the way!
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by johnmaguire on Monday February 24, 2025 @10:54AM
(#43160966)
Grab a shovel!
Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc...
by paulddraper on Monday February 24, 2025 @02:52PM
(#43164108)
Me too.
Touch snow.