Beta Beat: Freedom leaves you internet-less

This has to be the BEST APP since the invention of 1's and 0's. I really mean this. I need this, or a cloister :D

Out of all the weird Mac applications out there, this strikes me as the strangest one yet.

Don't want to use the Internet? Then turn off Airport, unplug the Ethernet cable or, perhaps, just close your browser, quit mail and sign out of iChat?

Having the self-control to ignore the 'Net for a while builds character!

I don't get it. Who would find this even remotely useful? Just unplug, or use the built-in wifi disabler if you're on wireless...or, you know, just DON'T USE THE INTERNET. It's not that hard.

Whatever, it takes all kinds I guess. This just strikes me as a waste of energy.

C'mon... This is a joke, right?

When you say it blocks "ethernet access", what exactly does that mean? For example, does it only block web pages, or does it disable your network port? I might want to block internet but still be able to access servers, printers and other machines on my network. From the way this is worded, I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that.

You mean I no longer have to click that pesky little icon in the Menu Bar?! My prayers have been answered!!

Maybe this is one of those "if you don't know what to do with it then it's not for you" things. But, wouldn't a little self control take the place of this app?

OMFG! This is crazy! I thought about this kind of app today while browsing icanhascheezburger. I'll donate right away...

You forgot Plurk :-) it's really addictive aswell :-) and has less problems than twitter !

http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=24989&check=549228414&s=1

Maybe it would be better if it blocked or only allowed access to certain sites for an amount of time?

For example, as a web developer, it would be cool if it blocked digg and twitter for 30 minutes. Or that it would only allow me access to the current dev site I'm working on, and maybe a couple other needed sites (w3c, php, etc.)