MAmatonias·Jan 21, 2020Submission
3 points · Open discussion4skinSkywalker
Anti-Porn-HOSTS-File
JavaScript2019–2020
4skinSkywalker / Anti-Porn-HOSTS-File
Anti-Porn-HOSTS-File
Hosts file for "blocking" porn sites
2Distinct people
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234GitHub stars
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What it is
Hosts file for "blocking" porn sites
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Observed mentions: 2019-06-13 05:57:42 UTC to 2020-01-21 15:02:29 UTC.
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| Period | Start (UTC) | End (exclusive, UTC) | Mentions | Submissions | Comments |
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| Jun 2019 | 2019-06-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-07-01 00:00:00 UTC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 2019 | 2019-07-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-08-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2019 | 2019-08-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-09-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2019 | 2019-09-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-10-01 00:00:00 UTC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 2019 | 2019-10-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-11-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2019 | 2019-11-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-12-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2019 | 2019-12-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2020-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2020 | 2020-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2020-02-01 00:00:00 UTC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What Hacker News says
3 sourcesDifferent issue (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20172172), but my heuristics might work for you as well. I'm not a therapist, so take it with a pinch of salt.
1) Edit the host file to block nsfw websites on your computer: https://github.com/4skinSkywalker/anti-porn-hosts-file. Note that the host file blocks whole websites (e.g. reddit.com), not specific pages (reddit.com/r/news/).
2) Download a web/app blocker to lock down your browser during night time. I use https://heyfocus.com/?utm_source=focus_about, but there are several free apps to choose from.
3) Soul-search what really caused the compulsive behaviour. This lengthy process is less about finding "the ONE answer" and more about self-awareness. A good psychologist (a professional therapist who does not rely on prescriptions) can help you connect the dots. I was skeptical at fi
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rst, but I've ended up enjoying the sessions.
4) Find a hobby that involves exploring open spaces: hiking, nature photography, bird watching, biking through the countryside... you need to feel that child-like freedom again. Modern life is like moving from one prison cell to the next, each one with a specific function. Your daily routine is likely defined by a string of tiny spaces: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, sidewalk, car, office, repeat. Porn might be one way to escape from the ubiquitous wall, but I suggest you to explore other possibilities.
I wish you good luck! I hope you'll post your progress to this community in the future.
Same issue. Now I use an website/application blocker. I set up a schedule 8:30~19:00 so that I can't access distractions during my workday, even If I wanted to! My tool of choice is focus https://heyfocus.com/?utm_source=focus_about I'm not affiliated to the developer, I just really like the app. I locked down the settings so that there's no way to undo the block while it's running: the lack of options is oddly freeing and it forces me to face the issues at hand. I also set up a night schedule 22:00~6:00 so that I don't waste a good night's sleep online (but I do cheat on that sometimes...).
Secondly, I use Adblock Plus and other plug-ins to edit out parts of websites. I removed the homepage, up next and recommendations from my youtube experience. That sidebar at the side of every article/video? Gone. I can't recommend this enough, modern
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webpages are exhausting to look at.
Lastly, I recommend you to edit your host file to block annoying content while browsing: https://github.com/4skinSkywalker/anti-porn-hosts-file. You can find all sorts of lists online to suit your needs. Note that the host file blocks whole websites (e.g. reddit.com), not specific pages (reddit.com/r/news/). Good luck with your effort!