[general1465]

> Framing it as addiction is popular now but it removes user agency:

You can use the same reasoning on smoking too. Or any other drugs.

I am currently trying to get rid of my dependence, almost an addiction on Reddit. And nothing has been working, except blocking Reddit on DNS level in my router for all devices and all browsers equally. And even then I will write "reddit" into address bar several times a day to get no response from browser. Like a gambler pulling a slot machine which is not connected to power.

[simon666]

One strategy that I've found useful for changing my behavior: changing browsers settings to not recommend sites or fill in urls from any source be it history, favorites/bookmarks, search etc. By not having the url auto fill it makes me type urls in manually from memory and this usually involves enough purposeful cognitive effort that I can stop any automatic visiting to sites. I've also uninstalled the browser from my phone (disabled built in browser on lineage and uninstalled firefox). If there is a rare time I really, really need a browser I'll download and install it for a specific task and uninstall it right after.

[roflchoppa]

same here, i type in `news` and end up here dozens of time a day :)

At least we have the knowledge (and introspection) to work towards stopping this behavior.

[Der_Einzige]

Go take GLP-1s, they are an anti addiction measure.

Also this place is just orange Reddit. It’s no better than Reddit.

[j_bum]

I guess it really depends on what Reddit experience you’re referring to as being no better.

Most Reddit user experiences are probably nothing like HN at all. Give r/all a whirl if you think they’re comparable.