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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 27 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I don't understand the mentality that you need to not be able to use the technology to not use.

[–] starchylemming@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

because it doesn't make any sense unless you view it as an addiction they are suffering from but won't label as such

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

that is a good point. That is how you deal with addiction. I mean I think. They have those places to keep them away from the substance. What is the digital equivalent of methodone though?

[–] ladicius@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Beats me, too.

Put it down. Bam, offline. That's all that's necessary.

[–] UNY0N@linux.community 3 points 2 days ago

Unless it is not.

I'm truly happy for you if is that easy for you, but addiction of any sort can be a bitch, and it's not just a matter of willpower.