Got a couple questions regarding Gamban.
As you can see from my profile I’ve made quite a few posts on this subreddit and got a pretty serious problem gambling. I really only gamble on my desktop and PC and heard a little bit about Gamban and how it completely stops you from gambling.
At this point I’m looking for anything to help me resist the urge to gamble so I’m thinking of giving it a shot. I have a question though. How hard is it to actually remove the program? I don’t care to know the details of how to do it, but as a software developer myself I know my way around a computer. As long as it’d taken me more than a few steps to get it off the computer that’d be good enough for me to hopefully realize what I’m doing before it’s too late.
Sorry if this question is a bit silly but I can’t really get a conclusive answer as most people just say it’s “impossible” (on desktop not iOS) which I know is just not true.
Thanks.
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If you’re tech savvy I recommend using tech lockdown. The configuration profiles are much sturdier than gamban. Plus you can select exactly what you can and can’t use, and then create a safety password that a loved one can know to remove it. Sure you can still get around it, but it will take more time than getting around gamban and may give you the time to stop yourself. Good luck. This habit is a nasty one and I wish you the best in quitting!
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Get a bank account that allows you to block gambling transactions, standard in UK now. They have a 24 hour cool off period to switch it off. It’s all about friction between yourself & your money. Gamban takes 5 seconds to switch off.
I would consider myself fairly tech savvy and gamban has been a real lifesaver. Their support team set me up with a new IOS version which is in beta which is impossible to remove. Would definitely recommend giving it a go – its also free in the UK through talkbanstop. All the best for the future!