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My policy since early high school has been "The best time to call is text me".

Started using DnD with my first iPhone (v4). Best decision ever.

Lately I've started fully disabling notifications on apps that abuse the privilege. Works even better than DnD.



Something I find very annoying is apps with useful notifications that also prod you with basically ads to open the app. Like Okcupid is an app where I’d like to know if someone messages me but absolutely do not need the daily 6pm prompt that tells me “now is a great time to log on!”. Generally gives me a bad taste.


Yep I disable notifications on all of those. Especially food delivery and taxicab apps where notifications would be super useful.

App companies need to understand that my life does not revolve around their app. It’s a tool that I don’t want to think about when not in use. If you are legitimately a good solution to my problem, I will remember when I need you. Please leave me alone otherwise.




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