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How to Stop Addictive Short Form Content on Web
person Patrick Bushe · calendar_today April 10, 2026
Addictive short-form content relies on low-friction, high-velocity scrolling. The only way to stop addictive short form content on the web is to introduce massive structural friction. Implementing the YouTube Enhancer does exactly this. By completely erasing the UI components that allow infinite scrolling reels, it disables the delivery mechanism for the addiction. You literally cannot scroll, forcing you to engage deliberately with the internet rather than passively consuming.