[options] Add option to limit number of times options can be opened and time it can stay open

[woj-tek]

tl,dr;
Would it be possible to add following options:

1. limit number of times I can open Options page (during the allowed window) - for example only once a day?
2. limit a time I can have page opened - for example 5-10 minutes; possibly like it's done in banks - counting only "active" time (interacting with the page) but if it's simpler just have a timer and once it's done it's done?

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I'm trying to manage usage of social media [1] because it turned out that even if I have a rule to block the website, my beloved brain figured out that I can enter options page and actually edit the limits and stay on the page. But "aha!" you may say - there is an option to limit when it's allowed to open the pane... well, my brain figured out that I can open settings before the limit time and edit the limits before the blocked period of time (or do it multiple times) :D

One solution I was pondering -make it possible to edit options only before open period so when I feel like I want more time later on in the day I would be out of luck but then my brain would probably open it before =,=

[1] right now I basically deactivated the account and "threw away the key" (changed the email from custom domain and removed forward to anywhere and switched the password to random so I could get back but it's quite difficult so I don't do it :D)

[proginosko]

You might be able to do this by creating a block set that blocks the options page with a regular expression, like this:

^moz-extension:\/\/40465374-106f-4865-b28e-b8d98beef9c8\/options\.html

You can then specify when the page will be available (e.g., via override or time limit).

[woj-tek]

Oh! Neat. I'll try that tomorrow (next window to access options :D)

[woj-tek]

Uhm... In the end I didn't try it as I put the options slot in the morning-ish hours and each time I wanted to try it I was already locked out :D at any rate - I simply dropped (account on) one of the offending leaches and puff - problem gone :D

[slepto]

You're not alone in the addict-brain problem. Could your proposal lead to a situation where your brain has leveraged its allowed access to options to disable your blocking so you can binge on whatever you want, and then your access to options closes, so that you're unable to re-enable the blocking? Could you wind up having leechblock lock you in the 'binge' state?

[slepto]

I bring this up because I have had issues where I 'break in' to my administration console to give myself a "break" by disabling certain blocksets and then wind up getting locked back out of the options before I've reactivated my blocksets. I find it's better to pre-configure the options in a way that you don't need to repeatedly modify them on a daily basis. Set up blocksets with 'override' opportunities to enable breaks instead.

My 2 cents. curious to hear your thoughts.

[woj-tek]

Hmm... to be honest - I have no idea. But - taking a break from particular social network (disabling account) kinda solved the issue :) in the end it seems to be the best way instead of trying to juggle your marbles and trying to interact there and then limit yourself... those things are just way to addictive :/

[Nomen-Heroum]

I have a similar issue. I have someone else manage my LeechBlock password for me, but I find I have them unlock the Options page, then neglect to close it again and abuse it later. For me I think one solution would be something like a "Close Options page after ___ minutes of inactivity" checkbox. @proginosko