No Facebook for Five Months — It’s in Your Contract

Facebook addiction is a tough habit to kick. But if you're brave enough to attempt a short break from the social media site, a little paper agreement might be a good idea — just to be sure you don't cheat.

14-year-old Rachel Baier, from Boston, signed a "Facebook Deactivation Agreement" with her father. The contract states that if she remains Facebook-free from Feb. 4 to June 26, 2013, her father will pay her a total of $200. She's given her father the password to her account, so he's changed it and deactivated it — again, just to be sure.

There's a bit of a grace rule, though. It appears if she only lasts past April 15, she still gets $50.

Her dad, Paul Baier, posted the photo on his blog Practical Sustainability.

Her journey's only just begun, so we'll have to wait and see if she makes it. And as for what she plans to spend the reward on if she succeeds? "Stuff."

Would you stay off Facebook for nearly five months for $200?

1. 1. God Wants You to Know

   Expect Facebook messages from God, in the form of small motivations and encouragement. However, it doesn't help that "God's word" is sandwiched between slots ads.

   Users can also request prayers from others using the app and give prayers to those asking for support.

   

2. 2. Pot Farm

   This game is essentially FarmVille on marijuana. Though it's intended for ages 21 and up, the game's description invites users to be part of "the other 'green' movement." The goal is to grow cash crops -- with names like "Grandaddy Purple," "Sour Diesel" and "Alaska Thunderfudk" -- and sell your "stash" for gold coins.

   

3. 3. Hemp Tycoon

   If Pot Farm isn't your cup of herbal tea, check out a similar game called Hemp Tycoon. Users control a hemp leaf character with legs. The goal is to select exotic seeds, grow different plants and produce products like hemp tea and hemp ice cream. You can even send them as gifts to your Facebook friends.

   

4. 4. myPill

   This app features a daily alarm that reminds users to take their birth control pills, or patch or ring contraceptives.

   

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6. 6. Amateur Surgeon

   This Adult Swim game challenges users to help Alan Probe, founder of the "Bleed Everywhere" chain of illegal hospitals. The goal is to help Probe set up the place and staff whoever is available -- a user doesn't actually need to be qualified on any medical level. And yes, it's as sketchy as it sounds.

   

7. 7. Foldify

   This iPad-only app allows users to turn their Facebook friends (and more) into 3D figures. Draw your friends or use existing photos as guides, then share with other users or print and actually fold the figures.

   

8. 8. Love Percentage

   The concept is simple: a generator tells you exactly how much you're in love today. However, there is no explanation for what this percentage took into consideration. Judging by the comments on this app, most Facebook users are in love somewhere around 90% on any given day.

   

9. 9. How Attractive?

   Another generator app, How Attractive? provides users with a daily percentage of how attractive they are. Similar to the love app, it's a mystery where the number actually originates. Interestingly, more than 10,000 people are actually using the app, and nearly 50,000 people have liked it.

   

10. 10. Pass A Joint

    This explanation says it all. Earn rewards for each joint you roll or smoke. Your actions unlock new types of joints for you and your friends. You can also refine your skill in joint-rolling, if you desire.

    

11. 11. Status Shuffle

    At a loss for something funny or profound to say on Facebook? This app will generate messages for you. It's filled with all of the face-palming quotes and jokes you'd normally see on your news feed.

    

Mashable composite: Image courtesy of Flickr, sherifer22