Addicted To The Internet?

[Addie777]

I have a few symptoms . . . I didn't have much of a social life to begin with. I've been getting more physical exercise lately, so . . .

Sometimes I play the computer when I should be doing homework or a project but I always get it done afterwards! I don't have that problem . . .

Ha! Mom does that, not me.

Sometimes. I admit that I adore Fanfiction.net and would much rather be on that then having to deal with the idiots I am forced to associate with.

Real world problems? Erm . . . How I could I escape real world problems by going online? -.-;;

Hm. I don't really disregard the physical problems. I have actually been more active lately and I'm thinking about picking up the soccer ball again. Emotional problems? I couldn't care less about those . . .

Denial of problem? Nope. I pretty much accept the fact that I am addicted. Most of the kids my age are . . .

[Gundam Zero Force]

The only real problem I have is no Social life if you exclude College . . . lol

All the people who share the same interests as me are far away and I can only reach them online . . . . I don't spend too much time . . but there are days where there is a lot to talk about and I lose track of time.

[Duo]

Screw WoW. The INTERNET destroys lives.

Or does it build them?

[seiftis]

Guilty of all those (especially 3, 4, and 5), except for 8. XD

[tritoch]

WAhahahaha. Zomg. I <3 teh internets but that list doesn't affect me at all. I can spend 20+ hours on teh internets to boot.

Time management pawned internet addiction

[Azrael_Azure]

There was an article on Yahoo! about this. Anyway, here's the list of symptoms if someone is addicted to the internet:

1. Lying about how much time is spent online.
2. General decrease of physical activity and social life.
3. Neglecting obligations at home, work, or school to spend time online.
4. Spending too much money on computer equipment or Internet activities.
5. Feeling a constant desire to be online when they're away from the computer.
6. Going online to escape real world problems.
7. Disregarding the emotional or physical consequences of being in front of a computer all day.
8. Denial of the problem.

1. No one has really ever asked me, but when I'm not at work, or out with friends then I'm online. Sometimes I sleep too. :P

2. What's physical activity?.... Does sex count? Because it's just that and the internet for my sports hobbies. haha.

3. Of course, I'd do that even without the net.

4. Well...um yes that's true, I built my pc from scratch. I keep buying it new things, like pretty lights. um...yeah because...um....THEY MAKE IT GO FASTER!

5. Not really

6. The problems are multiplied on the net. Unless you're role playing in a MMORPG.

7. I don't think there are any emotional ones. What do I do at work other than sit behind a pc?

8. I don't. :P

[Simplex]

Originally Posted by Cyz

1. Lying about how much time is spent online.

No one asks, anyway I'd say 5-6 hours at most...and that would probably be because of CS.

Originally Posted by Cyz

2. General decrease of physical activity and social life.

There wasn't much physical activity before, but I'm actually more active now because of my job. And my social life is the same, work/classes during the week, party at night.

Originally Posted by Cyz

3. Neglecting obligations at home, work, or school to spend time online.

Get rid of "spend time online", with "procrastinate" and that's what I've done my whole life.

Originally Posted by Cyz

4. Spending too much money on computer equipment or Internet activities.

I would say yes to this one, I built my computer.

Originally Posted by Cyz

5. Feeling a constant desire to be online when they're away from the computer.

Negative. I rather go out.

Originally Posted by Cyz

6. Going online to escape real world problems.

No, not really. The only problems I'd to that with is homework I don't feel like doing but I know if I play a game or watch something, I'll be busy for awhile.

Originally Posted by Cyz

7. Disregarding the emotional or physical consequences of being in front of a computer all day.

I never thought about it.

Originally Posted by Cyz

8. Denial of the problem.

Hmm...maybe...

[Spectacular_Insanity]

Originally Posted by Duo

Screw WoW. The INTERNET destroys lives.

Or does it build them?

It builds FAKE lives.

Myspace. Enough said.

[Gundam Zero Force]

Originally Posted by Spectacular_Insanity

It builds FAKE lives.

Myspace. Enough said.

I don't have a Myspace . . . . there must be something wrong with me lol

[Azrael_Azure]

Originally Posted by Gundam Zero Force

I don't have a Myspace . . . . there must be something wrong with me lol

No, it's good you don't have a myspace. :P I think the day everyone on the planet has a myspace account, the world will blow up. XD

[sykopath]

i agree with a few things and i disagree with most. so i guess i'm not addicted to the internet.

[ZeusIrae]

Guilty except 2:Never had a social life anyway
4:I don't have any money
8:I will never deny it.It's a fact.

I have yet to decide if this is a problem or the ideal life for me.But these days I think that if it could go on for ever it would awesome.

[Spectacular_Insanity]

Originally Posted by Gundam Zero Force

I don't have a Myspace . . . . there must be something wrong with me lol

It's good that you don't.

But there are millions of people that DO. And not just Myspace specifically. I think worldwide, there are far too many "social" forums. Predators just need to take their pick of all the idiots out there....

[Spectacular_Insanity]

Originally Posted by Azrael_Azure

No, it's good you don't have a myspace. :P I think the day everyone on the planet has a myspace account, the world will blow up. XD

Either that, or Jesus will return, unbelievers go into the lake of fire, sulfur and brimstone.... you guys know revelation....

[Scribble]

All of those apply to me. It's gotten to the point where "social life" doesn't interest me and I can't be bothered to go out with friends anymore. If doing stuff like partying and smoking weed and walking around West End with no money is a social life, then I'll quite happily stay on the net.

Ugh, and I'm the BIGGEST procrastinator in the world.

[shinobiknight0]

1. Yea
2. Yup
3 Of course
4 Yep
5 Yup
6. No
7 Yea
8 Yea

I have a problem.

[psycho bolt]

Internet. My anti-drug. Oh, wait a minute......

[Lord Raiden]

> 1. Lying about how much time is spent online.

Nope. I brag about it.

> 2. General decrease of physical activity and social life.

Pfft. I'm a geek. I LIVE behind the computer.

> 3. Neglecting obligations at home, work, or school to spend time online.

Pfft. I wish. 90% of my obligations *ARE* online. The ones that aren't I duitifully take care of lest my family jewels be unceremoniously removed.

> 4. Spending too much money on computer equipment or Internet activities.

I'm a geek. Nuff said. Acutally though, my total interent and computer spending is WAY down from what it used to be. It used to be that it was a slow year if I only spent about $6000-$10,000 a year on PC stuff. Now I'm lucky to spend $2000-$3000 anymore, and most of that is to replace stuff that's dying. It sucks being broke.

> 5. Feeling a constant desire to be online when they're away from the computer.

Yes and no. Depends on what's happening online. I have a lot of responsibilities online, so I worry about them just as much as I do about real life responsibilities.

> 6. Going online to escape real world problems.

Eh, unless blowing the living **** out of stuff in UT, WolfET or some other similar FPS's to relieve stress counts, uh, no.

> 7. Disregarding the emotional or physical consequences of being in front of a computer all day.

lol. I have trouble sitting still, so this really isn't a problem.

> 8. Denial of the problem.

I don't have a...wait, wah?.....awe man! Not fair! This is a trick question! ^_^;; :P

[Aoie_Emesai]

There is more to the internet than a place for social communications.

EDUCATION

Wikipedia and google have helped me much in college. Also my English 1102 Teacher won't let me cite wikipedia as a source, hahaha ^_^.

[Spectacular_Insanity]

Wikipedia is crap. ANYONE can edit those entries. I've edited a few myself.... heeheehee.....