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Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others

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286 points saikatsg | 6 comments | 05 Sep 25 11:31 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source | bottom
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fzeindl ◴[05 Sep 25 12:17 UTC] No.45137659[source]▶
Apart from the reasons for this block: Why do these decisions always have to be black and white. I believe it would benefit mental health if Facebook was blocked one day per week so people are forced to live a day without it.

Same with combustion vehicles and the climate: block cars in cities a couple of days per week, individually selected per person.

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1. DaveZale ◴[05 Sep 25 12:25 UTC] No.45137709[source]▶
I have personally seen a couple family members go more than a little nuts on fb, and I've been stalked there. It is poison for some.

Reminescent of cigarette smoking a few decades ago. "Everyone" was smoking so it was okay. Now they walk around with portable oxygen generators. If they can still walk.

Repulsive addictive product.

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2. thrance ◴[05 Sep 25 12:39 UTC] No.45137814[source]▶
I hadn't thought of the comparison to tobacco yet, but it's great. I wonder if social media will follow a similar trajectory, of going from the cool thing everyone picks up to a lame addicting health-destroyer. Thankfully, it's way easier to quit Facebook than smoking.
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3. coldpie ◴[05 Sep 25 12:53 UTC] No.45137947[source]▶
The comparison of social media to tobacco is almost too perfect. It feels good while you're doing it and can be an effective social tool, but leaves you feeling like shit when you stop and has disastrous long-term health consequences.
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4. DaveZale ◴[05 Sep 25 13:35 UTC] No.45138397{3}[source]▶
and if you use it on toilet, you apparently can't shit
5. triceratops ◴[05 Sep 25 14:13 UTC] No.45138845{3}[source]▶
> The comparison of social media to tobacco is almost too perfect

What do smokers reach for when they wake up? Their cigs. What about everyone else? Phones.

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6. DaveZale ◴[05 Sep 25 19:44 UTC] No.45142804{4}[source]▶
Yes! I read commentary a while back that said the size of the phone is roughly (w/in a factor of two) the size of a cigarette pack and just like the pack, is almost always within arm's reach and frequently sought.

Can't recall the exact source, but the conclusion of the article was: if you want to kick the phone habit, first of all, keep it out of arm's reach.