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Smart approach using MutationObserver to catch dynamically loaded content.

Though I wonder if blocking the content only treats the symptom. The real problem is the shortened attention span.

Could also be really useful for parents trying to manage screen time for their kids.

I think the symptom is a self repeating loop that gets worse. they watch the short form content, which makes them more and more addicted to it. So breaking out of it, may get some of that attention span back. I already feel mine starting to return a bit. Been reading more books lately and just feeling a bit happier

That's an interesting angle on the parental control, by the way.

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