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bitops
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40 Days Without Booze
The ultimate in self-denial: no computer usage outside of works hours for a week!
jlgreco
on Aug 14, 2013
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The most I've been able to go recently (probably discoverable from my HN post history...
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) is about 3 days. It felt great but I can't really keep it up. Also, elevated levels of booze was involved.
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Does a smartphone count?
bitops
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For anything other than taking phone calls or checking email, yes.
smsm42
on Aug 15, 2013
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How checking email is not computer usage?
qu4z-2
on Aug 15, 2013
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Yes.
mumbi
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I quit computers for two years only to resume a year ago. Very enlightening experience. I recommend it.
HeyLaughingBoy
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I, like many here, would find it difficult to pay the mortgage if I did that!
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