My phone has been this way for at least 2 years. probably closer to 4.<p>It's mostly fantastic. Highly recommended. The sky does not fall.<p>Did nothing to curb the addition, however. I still check incessantly. Just unprompted.<p>Also, turn your read receipts on. It's a form of honesty that helps people form a realistic picture of what's going on with you (that sometimes you can see something, but don't have the time/energy/care to reply). I find this casual boundary to be healthy. It also pressures you to be more courteous to people where it counts (you can ignore this person, but they'll know. act accordingly)