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ivanmontillam ◴[] No.43236873[source]
I deleted social media apps (IG, TikTok, Reddit, etc.) from my phone a few weeks ago (about two weeks ago perhaps).

The only one that I wish could be deleted is YouTube (because of YT Shorts), which comes with every Android. For now, I've restricted my usage using the App Timers feature.

WhatsApp Statuses sadly cannot be disabled. I wish I could fully delete WhatsApp for good[0]. Telegram Statuses feel wholesome. I admit I have a pet peeve with how Meta engineered WhatsApp after purchase.

I'm not feeling any withdrawal symptoms of any sort. If everything continues to be like this, I'm looking forward to finishing 2025 like this. I've been looking at dumb phones, E-Ink ones seem promising, but not yet quite there. Maybe also drop in a dumb Casio watch.

I did not delete my social media accounts, as I don't want anyone grabbing my public handles and wreaking havoc. I will always reserve these, even for leaving them empty.

I'm fine with HN being my social media.

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[0]: https://www.ivanmontilla.com/blog/goodbye-whatsapp

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1. artogahr ◴[] No.43278056[source]
Try ReVanced YouTube, you're able to disable anything related to shorts with it :)

+ Adblock + Sponsorblock + Return dislike button + lots more