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1. chr15m · 1790346105 · focus · HN ↗

   It boggles my mind that this is how people experience phones and the internet.

   1. Don't install any proprietary apps - open source only. 99% of these problems and ads go away. 2. Use an ad blocker in a browser that lets you use one. 3. Do not allow any notification except literally urgent things like a phone call or message from your partner.

   If you do these things then the phone once again becomes a tool that serves you.

   1. upheaval7276 · 1790346811 · focus · HN ↗

      I guess that means no concerts, no banking, etc. Hardly a practical stance.

      1. chr15m · 1790378100 · focus · HN ↗

         I use the web to book tickets and access my bank account.

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