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Are You an Internet Addict?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bobcat, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. bobcat TechSpot Paladin

    This may well be a redundant question here, but let’s see.

    Guide to understanding an Internet addict's day:

    • Slow day: didn't have much to do, so spent three hours on the Internet.
    • Busy day: managed to work in three hours of Internet.
    • Bad day: barely squeezed in three hours of Internet.

    Seems more like 5 hours with me.
    I’m sure there are many more criteria, and equally sure I meet most of them.

    How long do you spend on the internet?
    Are you an addict?
    Does it affect your normal life? If you have any that is!
    Do you know any cures?
    Most of all, do you want to be cured?
  2. DaMak420 Newcomer, in training

    im an addict. including online gaming, and web browsing/forum trolling.... I probably spend close to 8-10 hours a day on the internet.
  3. tw0rld TechSpot Enthusiast

    Yeah, I am. I spend most of my time on the internet. I spend anywhere from 4-8 hrs(Intermittently) online. It is reduced to four during to summer time, when i am out doing random stuff. I view
    my time spent online as a learning experience, therefore I do not think I want to be cured.
  4. mopar man TechSpot Ambassador

    Same here. Though I would like to reduce my time.

    I have no clue how long I am on the net, but at least 3 hours a day.
  5. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    Shouldn't this have been made into a poll? IE; "How do you handle it when you can't get on the web"?

    (1) I feel like I want to snuff it when the net goes down

    (2) I get bad shakes, but wish to continue on against my will

    (3) I can turn the computer off, but I still need to sit in front of it, staring at my own reflection. (Yeah, sort of like Narcissis).

    (4) I suffer only mild nausea, which I can almost handle.

    (5) I've briefly considered a vacation in a remote area without a wireless.
  6. bobcat TechSpot Paladin

    Well thought out alternatives captaincranky, but in fact I suspect that the real vote is between (1) and (2).

    Here is a more positive view:

    Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach a person to use the Internet and they don't bother you for weeks.
  7. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

  8. tw0rld TechSpot Enthusiast

    Hey!I scored a 36 on that site. I guess i am not addicted, or... maybe I lied..... Ha!Ha!Ha!.......:haha:
  9. matt1522 Newcomer, in training

    My job makes me an addict, Im a lab assistant at a computer lab on a college campus somewhere. If nobody needs help I have nothing to do so the internet becomes my friend
  10. DaMak420 Newcomer, in training

    I got a 93...... /wrists
  11. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Seek help

    Although I haven't !
  12. matt1522 Newcomer, in training

    And I got a 38
  13. Jerk Newcomer, in training

    OK people listen up...
    I been using computers since 1994,
    and i been surfing the net since 1998.

    But this doesn't meant i have to become
    a slave of my own computer or the Internet,
    of course not, we are the one who control things
    so don't let these adictions get hold of your self.

    here is what i normally do on my bases routines with
    my computer, programming, surf the net for my drivers
    and for some other things. normally i am not that good
    with games any more, i used to like then and i still like then,
    but not that much like many users that spent hours with games.
    i also like blogs and forums like many of you, but i never forget
    to reduce the time i spent and every of the stuf i do on these things.

    Anyways, there are many injuries causing by your computer...
    your hands, your eyes, your back, your feets, and many more.
    so becarefull on not to stay for so many hours with your computer.

    The history continue...

    Sincerely, Jerk
  14. Richardw9 Newcomer, in training

  15. Jerk Newcomer, in training

    There is no need to enter to one of those web pages
    where you can run a test of your self in all those forms.
    you can actually tell by yourself if you are an addinct or not.

    thats it.
  16. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Well you need to admit addiction to yourself first, and be aware of it
    How many of us have gone on the computer for 5mins at 8:30pm, and got off at 1am; Oh that's why the other half was so upset !
  17. bobcat TechSpot Paladin

    If you agree with the following statement, then there is no longer a cure for your addiction:

    Work is for people who don't have internet access.

    To me, that’s self evident and taken for granted! :D
  18. craZy18gurl Newcomer, in training

    1) I dunno, depends really. At max...3 to 5 maybe
    2) Mmm, not totally
    3) Nope nope.
    4)....read a book?
    5) Meh, I'm happy the way I am

    I guess I'm an avergae.

    Erm, nuuuuu I don't think so.
  19. joytime360 Banned

    I spent about 4 hours on linke for music, movie, emails, and gaming.
  20. fairytale00 Banned

    I used to be an addict. I played games, check emails, find movies, browsing web pages, go to stores, But now I am too busy I only checked emails now and then.