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Regular readers of this phlog will know that I regularly flail about looking for ways to limit the impact of the internet on my life. The 1979 experiment was probably the most extreme example of that effort. I'll be going back to 1979 for a few months in the fall. It's a good thing to do. In the meantime, I'm trying to limit my internet activity to productive tasks and positive interactions. And I've come to the realization that web 2.0 is harmful to our well-being, our cultures, and our analysis of the world around us. You probably already know that. You're thoughtful people. I read your stuff. I find that I'm a much happier person when I don't have to read the comments on the web. Fortunately, uBlock Origin serves as the perfect comment filter. Here are a few examples of lines to add to your personal filter list to make your life better. news.ycombinator.com##.subtext lobste.rs##.byline www.youtube.com###comments www.youtube.com###chat Wait, what? The Hacker News? Lobste.rs? Trust me. You'll notice that the comments are missing at first, but after a while, you'll almost forget that they were ever there. You'll also notice a pleasant spike in the signal-to-noise ratio. With the filters on, you spend much more time actually paying attention to the content and much less time sifting through polemics.