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by jeanlou 1381 days ago
I just wish they'd let users disable these extra attention grabbing features.

In WhatsApp for example, I just want to use it as a messaging app but I find myself getting drawn to statuses and wasting my time and attention there. I try to combat it by muting each individual status but it's not an effective strategy. It would be great to have the option to either disable it or only allow certain person.

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My entire whatsapp is muted. I just check if i have new messages now and then. Experiment with turning off all notifications on your device.
I found out tgat WhatsApp is auto muted under engery saving mode in CalyxOS. Now I just have to remember to check every once in a while. The list of apps I use is pretty short anyway.