Distraction free e-reader reading! Is it possible?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by issybird

The device will see your WiFi; it just won’t autoconnect.

But if you make the password something you won't remember, then you'll have to go look it up to enter it.

The other solution is to register the device and then go into the router and block the MAC ID.

[BookCat]

Or don't have wifi AT ALL and keep your device in permanent aeroplane mode. You can register most devices through the usb. I recently did this with a new Libra 2.

[ZodWallop]

I'm a bad, judgmental jerk. But I read threads like this and think: maybe an ereader isn't right for you. Just read a book. At some point, personal responsibility/self control comes in to the picture.

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

But if you make the password something you won't remember, then you'll have to go look it up to enter it.

The other solution is to register the device and then go into the router and block the MAC ID.

I use passwords so big for wifi they are in a locked away booklet and impossible to remember. You can either change the WiFi point temporarily to register or have the Kobo forget that WiFi, or change WiFi afterwards.

[Deskisamess]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I'm a bad, judgmental jerk. But I read threads like this and think: maybe an ereader isn't right for you. Just read a book. At some point, personal responsibility/self control comes in to the picture.

Pretty much my thoughts exactly. Unless we are talking about an adult with developmental challenges, or other medical issues that make "self-control" impossible.

[4691mls]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I'm a bad, judgmental jerk. But I read threads like this and think: maybe an ereader isn't right for you. Just read a book. At some point, personal responsibility/self control comes in to the picture.

I read threads like this and wonder if the person asking does find an ereader with no built-in distractions, what about all the other distractions in their home? Are they going to completely turn off the phone, computer, TV, etc.? If those potential distractions are still on and available, how will having a simple ereader help?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by 4691mls

I read threads like this and wonder if the person asking does find an ereader with no built-in distractions, what about all the other distractions in their home? Are they going to completely turn off the phone, computer, TV, etc.? If those potential distractions are still on and available, how will having a simple ereader help?

The most distraction free room in the house is the bathroom.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The most distraction free room in the house is the bathroom.

Not in mine. The moment I close the door, my youngest cat is behind it, whining and demanding to be let in... even when he was deeply asleep the moment before.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Not in mine. The moment I close the door, my youngest cat is behind it, whining and demanding to be let in... even when he was deeply asleep the moment before.

Sometimes when I do go to the bathroom my dog wants to come with me. And sometimes when I'm in the bathroom, he wants in.

But even with him in the bathroom, it's still a quiet room.

[kyrilson]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I'm a bad, judgmental jerk. But I read threads like this and think: maybe an ereader isn't right for you. Just read a book. At some point, personal responsibility/self control comes in to the picture.

This is me as well.

[catsknit]

Wow, this became pretty judgmental. I don't think the OP was blaming the ereader or the Amazon store, just saying that for him, it was all too easy to get distracted by the store. He was just asking if other readers might make it easier for him to ignore that and focus on reading. He's identified a problem he has and is seeking help, not blaming.

Who knows, maybe he does have ADD or some other difficulty with attention span. Either way, telling him to have self-control is rather condescending IMO.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by catsknit

Wow, this became pretty judgmental.

Well, I did start this with:

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I'm a bad, judgmental jerk...

And also waited until other answers were given and the thread was at least three weeks old with no further response from the OP.

But when it comes to discussions of turning off the WiFi and then hiding the password from yourself... well... my comment stands for itself.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Sometimes when I do go to the bathroom my dog wants to come with me. And sometimes when I'm in the bathroom, he wants in.

But even with him in the bathroom, it's still a quiet room.

When I'm reading in the bathroom, I'm often distracted by barking dogs, coughing, phlegm-clearing, flatulence, whistling, and other assorted distracting noises. And then I realize I'm the one causing the distraction.

[BookCat]

It's unfortunate that the OP hasn't returned to add clarity to the discussion. Maybe they do have a particular reason for needing the ereader itself to be distraction free, rather than avoiding distractions in general.

Seems like we'll never know. They've done a post-and-run.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

When I'm reading in the bathroom, I'm often distracted by barking dogs, coughing, phlegm-clearing, flatulence, whistling, and other assorted distracting noises. And then I realize I'm the one causing the distraction.

So you take the phrase barking mad literally?