[1bpp]

My YouTube use definitely isn't healthy, but it's still the only social app that asks me to take a break if I use it too long or late at night. That should be standard in any of these apps.

[nico]

I get those on TikTok. There’s a video of someone asking if you’ve been scrolling/watching for too long and recommending to take a break

[silverquiet]

Does it recommend taking a break? Mostly I've seen it ask if I'm still watching. I've always assumed this is not for user benefit, but in order to not spend bandwidth on a screen that is not being looked at.

The only site I'm familiar with that has somewhat decent self-limiting functions built in is HN's no procrastination settings. But that's of course because HN isn't run to make money, but as a hobby.

[throawayonthe]

HN is a marketing platform for ycombinator :p

[weare138]

Youtube isn't doing that for your health. It's so they're not wasting ads and bandwidth on users who aren't watching anymore to maximize their profits. The sole purpose of a for-profit corporation is to generate revenue for its owners and shareholders. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. Do not expect anything different. Corporations only care so long as its profitable.

[miltonlost]

Earthbound even did this on the SNES back in 1994

[irae]

Instagram has it as a tool, not as default. You need to actively go, find, and enable timeframes for it to alert within your rest period.

[iwontberude]

What country are you in? I have never seen this in the US although I have been a very long time subscriber to YouTube Premium.

[thrance]

I get it too, in France. You can disable it in the settings.

[ryeights]

TikTok does this as well.