App blockers are easily bypassed by determined users
Users who install app blockers to curb distractions routinely find ways to circumvent them, defeating the purpose entirely. Developers and productivity-seekers need enforcement that cannot be easily overridden. This gap drives repeat tool-switching and continued lost productivity.
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