`noprocrast` has one upside over /etc/hosts though, which is that when you've hit the limit you can not just go and disable it, you have to wait for the timeout. Definitely one of the features I'm very grateful for on HN.
Yes, but I prefer being an active participant, so that doesn't cut it for me. I want to comment, reply, vote and flag, passive consuming alone does not scratch my itch.