Block Sites

Feature Overview

Block Sites is a feature that restricts access to specific websites using regular expressions. It aims to cultivate the concentration and perseverance necessary for long-term efforts, in order to realize Sugoi Search's concept of "scientifically improving luck."

Why Block Sites is Necessary

The Problem of Short-Term Reward Systems for Modern People

Modern people are fundamentally conditioned for short-term reward system activation:

Short videos: High satisfaction in a short time
Games: Immediate rewards
Social media: Instant reactions and validation

These apps are addictive and designed to prioritize the satisfaction of gaining something in a short period of time.

Negative Impact on Long-Term Efforts

Becoming too accustomed to short-term reward systems diminishes the ability to persist with the same activity for extended periods:

Lack of concentration
Insufficient perseverance
Difficulty with deep thinking

This is a critical problem for long-term endeavors like continuously digging for gold.

Building Stamina to Improve Luck

The Gold Mining Metaphor

To improve luck, you need the stamina to dig for gold for extended periods:

Perseverance to keep digging without giving up
Patience to wait for results
Concentration to dig deeply

The Block Sites feature exists to develop this stamina.

Limiting Short-Term Reward Systems

By restricting access to websites like X (formerly Twitter):

Build stamina for long-term efforts
Support maintaining concentration
Establish a foundation for improving luck

Flexible Configuration Features

Whitelist Function

To maintain usability while blocking sites, we provide a whitelist function:

Basic timeline: Not viewable
Specific tweets for information gathering: Viewable
Custom patterns: Customizable

Tag-Based Management

Settings are managed with tags, allowing flexible customization:

Default tag: 60-minute block
Tag changes: Can be changed to any tag
Time adjustments: Can be set to 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or any custom duration

Global Settings

Comprehensive blocking: Set specific tags globally
Tag reassignment: Change to main tag or other tags
Time customization: Adjust to shorter or longer durations

Effective Usage Methods

Gradual Restrictions

Start with light restrictions: Begin with short blocking periods
Gradually strengthen: Extend the duration over time
Form habits: Build stamina through continuous use

Purpose-Specific Settings

Work time: Strengthen restrictions during periods requiring concentration
Study time: Utilize during periods requiring deep thinking
Rest time: Maintain balance with moderate restrictions

Technical Mechanism

Restriction via Regular Expressions

URL pattern matching: Identify sites using regular expressions
Flexible configuration: Support for complex patterns
Real-time restriction: Immediate restriction upon access

Saving and Synchronizing Settings

Local storage: Settings are saved locally
Persistent settings: Maintain settings after browser restart
Customizable: Adjustable to user needs

Summary

The Block Sites feature is an important function for realizing Sugoi Search's concept of "scientifically improving luck." By limiting short-term reward systems, it helps develop the concentration and perseverance necessary for long-term efforts, building a foundation for improving luck. Flexible settings allow for effective restrictions while maintaining usability.