Beating Internet Addiction

[James_Blues]

Definitely need to do this cold turkey thing with exams coming up . Can you put in a whole list of websites to block? And does it just block them on your computer or on the whole network?

 

[Black Diamond]

I've had longish stints away from Bigfooty, which is my main internet weakness. My current tactic is to think twice before posting so I don't get engaged in any conversations or get notifications. I only post to ask questions about topics which interest me or if I think I can make a worthwhile contribution or share an observation. I also stay off the computer after 8:30 pm, and use that time to read a book instead.

 

[Xtreme]

It can be hard, but you just have to learn to switch off the computer or unplug the modem so you can't connect.

 

[BALKAN]

If you have a mac, selfcontrolapp.com (there are windows and linux equivalents linked to from that site, too).

Will block out any sites you tell it to for a period of time. Even turning your computer off and on again won't help. Nor will deleting the program. It's the real deal.

I had stayfocussed on Chrome, but would then just open up safari. SelfControl just blocks whatever you want regardless of the programs you use.
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Yeah I used StayFocusd as well but once I felt like using Youtube I just disabled the add-on which was a bit too easy.
Selfcontrolapp looks terrifying but exciting, will probably use it during exam time.

 

[Gasometer]

Since they added LIKES to Big Footy it has been all downhill.....to addiction.

 

[BALKAN]

Since they added LIKES to Big Footy it has been all downhill.....to addiction.

I blame Immigrants/Muslims/Violent video games