[itsmenotyou]

100% agree, even for those who are not addicts, we're not always perfectly aware of/or in control of our actions, and social media platforms are designed to take advantage of this. When I deleted facebook on my phone I'd often find myself in a quiet moment idly scrolling through my apps looking to open it again.

[exegete]

But it sounds like you identified and solved the problem without throwing out your smart phone completely.

[archie35c]

Thus exercising self restraint. My point was not to throw away the baby with the bathwater.

[itsmenotyou]

Each person needs to set their own limits. For me this barrier was enough, but some may need more drastic barriers. I wouldn't judge people for trying to effect positive change in their life.