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  1. [5]
    Neverland
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    Ha! Interesting feature. Self lockout timer. Good luck on exams.

    Ha! Interesting feature. Self lockout timer.

    Good luck on exams.

    21 votes
    1. [4]
      joelthelion
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      Hacker news as a similar feature called "noprocrast". I use it.

      Hacker news as a similar feature called "noprocrast". I use it.

      9 votes
      1. [3]
        Neverland
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        Jeez, I had no idea what that was on the profile page. noprocast, maxvisit, minaway, delay At least the HN Enhancement Suite explains it. Why is HN so unnecessarily cryptic sometimes?

        Jeez, I had no idea what that was on the profile page.

        noprocast, maxvisit, minaway, delay

        At least the HN Enhancement Suite explains it. Why is HN so unnecessarily cryptic sometimes?

        1 vote
        1. joelthelion
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          It's called hacker news for a reason :)

          It's called hacker news for a reason :)

          2 votes
        2. Tenar
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          It's mentioned in their FAQ i think (but yes, you're right)

          It's mentioned in their FAQ i think (but yes, you're right)

          1 vote
  2. [10]
    WalrusTooth
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    change your password using a random number generator and send it to someone you trust (or barely know and can contact you via other means). Tell them to return it to you in no less than 7 days....

    change your password using a random number generator and send it to someone you trust (or barely know and can contact you via other means). Tell them to return it to you in no less than 7 days.

    Delete the sent email / text message.

    This way you haven’t created a task (and potentially set a precedent) for the admin of the site.

    16 votes
    1. [10]
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      1. [9]
        WalrusTooth
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        If you’d like to send it to me, along with how to contact you, I can do that. I won’t provide you any other method of contacting me, and I’ll use a one time account so you literally can’t harass me.

        If you’d like to send it to me, along with how to contact you, I can do that.

        I won’t provide you any other method of contacting me, and I’ll use a one time account so you literally can’t harass me.

        11 votes
        1. [9]
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          1. [8]
            WalrusTooth
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            If you want to do this, we’ll coordinate. I’m not giving you my email, I’ll use a one time email address via a throwaway site. That way you can’t backslide and ask for the password. Can’t. You’ll...

            If you want to do this, we’ll coordinate.

            I’m not giving you my email, I’ll use a one time email address via a throwaway site. That way you can’t backslide and ask for the password. Can’t.

            You’ll send the email from your email, include the password, the date and time you’d like it returned to you, and how (presumably via the same email, but it pays to make sure!).

            When the time comes, I’ll send you then password back. I get what it’s like to want the extra support around exam time, I’m glad to help.

            12 votes
            1. [8]
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              1. [7]
                WalrusTooth
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                I’ve gotten it. I’ve already set up a morning alarm for me to send it back you. Good luck. Get studying.

                I’ve gotten it. I’ve already set up a morning alarm for me to send it back you.

                Good luck. Get studying.

                15 votes
                1. [4]
                  nic
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                  OP? OP? ....I guess it worked?

                  OP?

                  OP?

                  ....I guess it worked?

                  5 votes
                  1. [4]
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                    1. WalrusTooth
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                      I sent you a message. I’m not sure how it didn’t go through. I’m very sorry it didn’t. As if known I would have sent you a duplicate message from another account.

                      I sent you a message. I’m not sure how it didn’t go through.

                      I’m very sorry it didn’t. As if known I would have sent you a duplicate message from another account.

                      1 vote
  3. [7]
    tyil
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    Use the hosts file, insert the following line: 0.0.0.0 tildes.net This has been around approximately since before the Internet itself. You don't need every service to provide something that's...

    Use the hosts file, insert the following line:

    0.0.0.0 tildes.net
    

    This has been around approximately since before the Internet itself. You don't need every service to provide something that's already available on every OS with internet connectivity.

    10 votes
    1. [4]
      Eva
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      You can always edit the hosts file, though.

      You can always edit the hosts file, though.

      4 votes
      1. [3]
        tyil
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        I'm unsure if you're agreeing with me, or if you were trying to say "can't" instead. The "though" at the end confuses me :(

        I'm unsure if you're agreeing with me, or if you were trying to say "can't" instead. The "though" at the end confuses me :(

        1 vote
        1. [2]
          crius
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          He meant that if your will is not strong enough, you'll edit back the file. The whole point of OP is that he doesn't want to risk failing his willpower test roll :)

          He meant that if your will is not strong enough, you'll edit back the file.

          The whole point of OP is that he doesn't want to risk failing his willpower test roll :)

          10 votes
          1. tyil
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            Ah, that explains. I've never personally had such issues, but I can understand it being an issue for some.

            Ah, that explains. I've never personally had such issues, but I can understand it being an issue for some.

            2 votes
    2. kgz
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      This is what I do. Having to enter my password to edit it as root is generally enough of a discouragement that I go back to whatever I'm actually supposed to be doing.

      This is what I do. Having to enter my password to edit it as root is generally enough of a discouragement that I go back to whatever I'm actually supposed to be doing.

      3 votes
    3. OriginalBinChicken
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      Came looking for this comment. Good old hosts file prank never gets old. I'd say redirect him to a site relevant to his studying.

      Came looking for this comment.

      Good old hosts file prank never gets old.

      I'd say redirect him to a site relevant to his studying.

      1 vote
  4. hachiko
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    I think there is an app for this called Cold Turkey or something along those lines.

    I think there is an app for this called Cold Turkey or something along those lines.

    7 votes
  5. Ark
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    I wish someone did this for my entire computer during exam season. Good luck on your exams!

    I wish someone did this for my entire computer during exam season. Good luck on your exams!

    2 votes
  6. [4]
    Algernon_Asimov
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    Why not send him a message and ask him directly?

    Why not send him a message and ask him directly?

    1. [3]
      tvfj
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      Presumably because there's the potential for discussion, which we did have a bit of here.

      Presumably because there's the potential for discussion, which we did have a bit of here.

      3 votes
      1. [2]
        Algernon_Asimov
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        But there is only one person who can answer the OP's question, and only one person who can do what the OP wants. I don't see that there's anything to discuss.

        But there is only one person who can answer the OP's question, and only one person who can do what the OP wants. I don't see that there's anything to discuss.

        1. tvfj
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          I mean, OP's request was handled by someone other than Deimos, and there was a bit of discussion. You can also reasonably read this as a feature request. I see no reason to object.

          I mean, OP's request was handled by someone other than Deimos, and there was a bit of discussion.

          You can also reasonably read this as a feature request. I see no reason to object.

          3 votes