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Re:U.S. kids no longer reading for pleasure by bawolff on Friday June 12, 2026 @10:26AM (#48504616)
I think the internet is the real problem. Infinite choices, and sites designed specificly to keep you hooked. I feel like addictivity falls a lot when you are stuck with just offline things.
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Re:U.S. kids no longer reading for pleasure by superxpro12 on Friday June 12, 2026 @11:57AM (#48505765)
the internet isnt the problem, its the focus on artificial engagement. It's found everywhere now, and its toxic.
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Re:U.S. kids no longer reading for pleasure by cobertos on Friday June 12, 2026 @10:47AM (#48504894)
I think so too. The restrictions of offline software means it has less ability to nag you or pull you in a specific direction. The software you have at any given time is what you've got.

Same sort of theme I've being going for in my personal intranet. It's calmer offline.

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