Adjust settings to enhance usability and encourage frequent use.
Adjust settings to enhance usability and encourage frequent use.
I’m focused on exploring YouTube regularly. The challenge is dealing with parental controls and site blockers that interrupt my use. I aim to gradually increase delays when loading new material, making it harder to access without extra effort. For example, if watching a short adds two seconds each, slowly ramping this up would create more friction while keeping the experience manageable.
You’d likely need to develop a browser extension, though I’m not sure how to do it. There are many guides available online, so you might want to start with some examples.
It’s clear you’re facing challenges with this situation. You mentioned needing personal strength to overcome, which explains why standard tools aren’t helping. The issue isn’t about complete prevention but about managing those moments when you’re most vulnerable. I’ve noticed a lot of content is blocked across my phone and home devices—Reddit, YouTube, Facebook, and more. While I could limit or disable blocked items, it didn’t resolve the problem. The real shift came when I decided to quit abruptly.