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I hadn't thought about the autocomplete feature making it easier to go to a website - but you're right! I'll try to a way to reduce it's effects in a future version.…",{"value":55,"source":56,"evidence":57},"Firefox users who procrastinate online","inferred",[58,61],{"id":59,"by":11,"text":60},"10497358","The hostfile is great! I use it for more permanent blocks. Reason I use the plugin is to be able to turn blocking on and off quickly if I need to, and as of the next version…",{"id":62,"by":11,"text":63},"10497688","Haha - I tried it. It's shocking at first and annoying soon after. I figured that soft power is the way to go.",{"value":65,"source":47,"evidence":66},"Maker needed a tool to turn blocking on and off quickly",[67,68],{"id":59,"by":11,"text":60},{"id":69,"by":11,"text":70},"10497547","There's no substitute for a healthy lifestyle. That said, even with one, you may find that you need a tool like this. I know I do. 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