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Re: Show HN: I made a Chrome extension to stop mindless browsing

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Post by stared » Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 3:57 PM UTC

movedx wrote: post #94

stared wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I like this a lot. What I've found that: - No breaks is bad. - It is even worse when a 10 min break turns out to be a 2h rabbit hole. But most of the current software does not address that. For example: - I use social media after midnight, and it does not stop me then but cuts the limit for the next day. - There is a nasty surprise when an app kicks me out, with no warning. So nasty (especially when I am in the middl…

Check out Cold Turkey. It does everything you've asked for, I believe. I use it on and off.

I quit Cold Turkey cold turkey.

It is the opposite.

- Limits are strict (so even if I write a super-important event announcement on FB, and get kicked out, that's it).

- I don't see any timer. (It needs to be visible constantly, not whenever I check.)

Re: Show HN: I made a Chrome extension to stop mindless browsing

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Post by hkdobrev » Mon, Apr 27, 2020, 8:42 AM UTC

namuorg wrote: post #132

hkdobrev wrote: post #64

This is awesome! I would also pay for this after I've seen the privacy-aware and clear onboarding! Feature request: "Focus mode" Ability to start a focus session for 30m, 1h, 2h etc. in addition to having the schedule. E.g. by default my schedule allows browsing reddit on the weekend, but if I need to get something done on Sunday I can get click the focus button. Or disable schedule and use it only in focus sessions.…

Hey, I'd like to understand your request a bit better. Would the focus mode block all distracting sites for that period or simply activate Intention during a period that's normally disabled via the schedule?

I meant the latter - override the schedule on demand. E.g. if my schedule is 9-6 Mon-Fri, but I want to get focused sometimes when doing a weekend project, I can just click the focus button.

Re: Show HN: I made a Chrome extension to stop mindless browsing

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Post by nanowhiz » Tue, Apr 28, 2020, 4:19 PM UTC

foobarbecue wrote: post #117

This is great. I wanted to give it 5 stars on the Chrome app store, but apparently I can't due to COVID-19: "Due to adjusted work schedules at this time, we are pausing the ability to post reviews on the Chrome Web Store. Our primary objective is to help ensure the Chrome Web Store continues to be stable, secure, and works reliably for anyone who depends on it."

Yes. This is damn weird. I am not able to promote my chrome extension because it will decrease the chance to get reviewed. :(

Is there any announcement about when it will get lifted?