US shows signs of net addiction

Coda · 10-18-06, 06:20 PM

"Addicts" showed signs of compulsive internet use, habitually checking e-mail, websites and chat rooms.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6062980.stm

Not me, I could quit any time.

bookworm_020 · 10-18-06, 10:11 PM

I don't need a computer fix!!! I last checked my email account 30 seconds ago... (mental note: must check again soon)

Bum · 10-18-06, 10:15 PM

I dont know. the top SubSim forum posters, only one American

sonar732 · 10-18-06, 10:16 PM

Nice link! It makes sense since more and more companies are banning internet usage on the job so that people can...actually do their job???? :rotfl:

Ducimus · 10-18-06, 10:29 PM

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A typical addict is a single, white college-educated male in his 30s, who spends more than 30 hours a week on "non-essential" computer use, it found.

Oh man, im in trouble. Thats me to the letter. Only it's worse in my case. I deal with the internet on both a professional level and then also on my freetime in the form of gaming. It's amzing im not fat tub of lard.

Coda · 10-18-06, 10:38 PM

[quote=Ducimus]

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30 hours a week on "non-essential" computer use

Did it say if porn is considered "non-essential" or not?

Torplexed · 10-18-06, 10:47 PM

Go back two decades in time before the internet was commonplace and we'd be back to complaining about how we spend too much time in front of the TV watching whatever they shovel our way. At least on the internet you can choose your content and interact with real human beings instead of passively watching Norm on Cheers belly up to the bar.

JSLTIGER · 10-19-06, 11:20 AM

The internet has the advantage of being interactive, yes, but at the same time, it is not the same as interacting with another person. I'm a resident assistant in one of the dormitories here at Duke, and we've had cases where roommates refuse to speak to one another and rely on IM programs, such as AIM to facilitate all of their communication. If that's the situation, usually we know that it's a problem.

SUBMAN1 · 10-19-06, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuka

I dont know. the top SubSim forum posters, only one American

Ahh.... Hmm... You think??... Nah!... I don't have a problem...!!!

-S

<PSsst! How do I get off this list???>

TteFAboB · 10-19-06, 04:04 PM

L-O-L dot

I'm actually the opposite.

If I can't talk face to face, I call. If I can't call, then, at last, comes the e-mail.

I don't like sending e-mails to people I know if I can avoid it. And apparently some people can't respect this. I explain that I don't like e-mails. I'm too theatrical. I want you to pay attention to my voice, my face and my hands.

Sailor Steve · 10-19-06, 05:00 PM

I love being online. I also love playing with my computer, watching movies, going to movies, talking to people and just walking around outdoors.

I guess I come from the old generation.

nikimcbee · 10-24-06, 11:01 PM

How many active members do we have?:hmm:

HunterICX · 10-25-06, 06:54 AM

dont forget Forums are the best thing to show the addiction

Reason: You posted and 2 minutes later you are going to check if anyone responded on that...:rotfl:

10-18-06, 06:20 PM	#1
Coda Medic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 159 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	US shows signs of net addiction "Addicts" showed signs of compulsive internet use, habitually checking e-mail, websites and chat rooms. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6062980.stm Not me, I could quit any time.

10-18-06, 10:11 PM	#2
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I don't need a computer fix!!! I last checked my email account 30 seconds ago... (mental note: must check again soon) __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-18-06, 10:47 PM	#7
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Go back two decades in time before the internet was commonplace and we'd be back to complaining about how we spend too much time in front of the TV watching whatever they shovel our way. At least on the internet you can choose your content and interact with real human beings instead of passively watching Norm on Cheers belly up to the bar. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

10-19-06, 11:20 AM	#8
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The internet has the advantage of being interactive, yes, but at the same time, it is not the same as interacting with another person. I'm a resident assistant in one of the dormitories here at Duke, and we've had cases where roommates refuse to speak to one another and rely on IM programs, such as AIM to facilitate all of their communication. If that's the situation, usually we know that it's a problem. __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

10-19-06, 04:04 PM	#10
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	L-O-L dot I'm actually the opposite. If I can't talk face to face, I call. If I can't call, then, at last, comes the e-mail. I don't like sending e-mails to people I know if I can avoid it. And apparently some people can't respect this. I explain that I don't like e-mails. I'm too theatrical. I want you to pay attention to my voice, my face and my hands. __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

10-18-06, 10:15 PM	#3
Bum Gunner Join Date: May 2006 Location: Death Valley Posts: 97 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I dont know. the top SubSim forum posters, only one American

10-18-06, 10:16 PM	#4
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Nice link! It makes sense since more and more companies are banning internet usage on the job so that people can...actually do their job???? :rotfl:

10-19-06, 05:00 PM	#11
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I love being online. I also love playing with my computer, watching movies, going to movies, talking to people and just walking around outdoors. I guess I come from the old generation. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-24-06, 11:01 PM	#12
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	How many active members do we have?:hmm: __________________

10-25-06, 06:54 AM	#13
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	dont forget Forums are the best thing to show the addiction Reason: You posted and 2 minutes later you are going to check if anyone responded on that...:rotfl: __________________