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Alexander Lovell, PhD's avatar

I'd add one more commandment: Thou shalt not doomscroll before bed. Your sleep (and sanity) will thank you! 😂

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Amen. Enough said.

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Daniel Catena's avatar

Great list Arman!

I think it's wise to not comment on posts if you aren't willing to do it face-to-face. Also, I agree to not consume information from just one source. I'd like to add moderation is really important. We need to remember there's a real world out there, too.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Thank you Daniel. These are all meant as reminders to myself because I've broken them all. Moderation is mandatory. There's hundreds more that I missed. Good call.

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...going contrarian here...one shall spend as little time on it as actively humanly possible...

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

I'm right there with you but I don't think its realistic. But im all for a regular internet sabbath :)

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Steven Foster's avatar

This.

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steve veasey's avatar

way too relatable! I wonder what the internet landscape would be if #2 was followed- would things be more friendly?

Imagine if we hadn't progressed beyond the days of dial-up internet connection - maybe this list would hold less merit because time spent online might be more valued 🤔

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Haha that's a good point Steve. One of the downsides of lightening fast internet connection. Maybe I should downgrade my connection speed a few notches?

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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

#5 is so true. I know so many influencers who are struggling in real life

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

The whole influencer world kinda creeps me out. I applaud the few who willingly admit that they're flawed humans too.

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The Daily Spark's avatar

100%

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Martha Jean Johnson's avatar

This is a wonderful , clear, accessible list -- and such an interesting discussion starter. If I had the power, I'd like to see high school teachers and parents bring it up with their tweens and teens. What do they think? What would they add? What examples would they give for why these commandments are needed or perhaps why they think some of them may go too far. Yep, the internet 101.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Thank you Martha. I agree. I think the younger folks who have only known an internet existence could have some great ones to add. Anything come to mind?

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Steven Foster's avatar

Remember to disconnect regularly. The internet is not the totality of connection. In fact it is but a mere fragment of the experience of truly living.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Definitely. I missed a lay up for an "internet sabbath".

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Lenny Mirra's avatar

#8 should be #1, SO important.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

You may be right. Especially with an upcoming election...

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Steve York's avatar

It’s just as if god had written it himself.

We’re in need of an online etiquette. This is a good start.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Haha I'm sure god could think of plenty more I missed. Anything come to mind?

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Great mini list

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Thanks! Anything you'd add?

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👍

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Kiara Hart's avatar

Yes, yes!!

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Anything you'd add?

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The Daily Spark's avatar

haha this is gold! I especially liked #5 thou shalt not covet an influencer's life.

Maybe there could be a commandment for one day a week to disconnect/unplug from the internet.

Like taking a 'Sabbath' from being on the internet, I mean even God needed a day for himself, right?

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Thank you Taylor. You are so right. Can't believe I missed that golden opportunity to include that one... I've actually done this some Sundays but not often enough. Have you?

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The Daily Spark's avatar

Not often enough, too! I gotta use my kitchen safe (the one from Shark Tank lol) to lock up my phone for a few hours to get focused work done. Ive also debated getting a dumb phone, and only being online from my computer at home. But I like your idea of unplugging every Sunday or having a more concrete plan in place..

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

I should probably get one of those safes too because I still get too tempted having my phone in sight.

Also a great little travel hack I use when out of the country is never buying a data plan. I can only use my phone if I have wifi. Helps me be so much more present when wandering around.

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The Daily Spark's avatar

Yeah that’s smart, we need to put our phone on vacation mode to fully enjoy the country.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

vacation mode should be a default setting on every phone. brilliant!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

re-stacked!

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

my man!

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