Addicted To The Internet?

[Veritas]

I spend a lot of time online, yet I have no problem going without it for a very long time. I've spent a lot on my computer, but it's for upgrades and other necessary purchases.

[felix]

Originally Posted by Cyz

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. Nope. Why would I? And who exactly am I lying to?

2. Uhh.. no.. even if I were to take the time I spent on the computer and replace it with something else.. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be anything physically demanding.
And what exactly does social life have to do with physical activity. And.. No I don't think I have any decrees in social life. What?! am I suppose to call someone every 3 minutes to start some useless and pointless discussion.. or what ?!

3. Nope. but It's true that I usually give higher priority to obligations from work/school that have something to do with the net.. But, that's just because I find them easier to do..

4. Nope. In general I spend very little. Anyway, what exactly are you referring to when you say computer equipment?

5. Strange, that's somewhat opposite to how I feel.. I like going to places without computers or modern sophisticated technology.

6. Uhh no.. But I don't understand why that's a problem.. that's one of the few reasons I go online, to relax.. what's wrong with that ?

7. Heh.. first of all what exactly are the physical consequences? As far as I know most of the so called dangers of being in front of a computer are just superstition. Secondly, there are no emotional consequences, you have to be somewhat sick to begin with. And if you were somewhat "sick" unless you just visit manga/anime sites and participate in mindless discussions.. were people started from some simple jokes and evolved into some kind of religious sect.. then there's nothing to worry about.

8. That is just bullshit.. it's like saying that one of the symptoms of being a serial killer is "Denial of the problem.". Which basically means that everyone is a serial killer.. If they deny it then they are if they admit it then the are one as well..

[Aoie_Emesai]

Originally Posted by Cyz

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.

--> If you want to read the full article, then go here.

1. Nah, I don't lie about things such as that.
2. PE? nah, work gives me all of that. Social life, sorta.
3. Yes
4. No
5. Not really
6. Sometimes
7. Yes
8. Hahaha, ^_^

[Jinto]

Originally Posted by BlackCatXIII

8. That is just bullshit.. it's like saying that one of the symptoms of being a serial killer is "Denial of the problem.". Which basically means that everyone is a serial killer.. If they deny it then they are if they admit it then the are one as well..

I think it is meant differently. If you actually have the problem (precondition) and you deny it, then you're most likely addicted. Unfortunately one need not even deny the problem. If one is perfectly aware of it, it doesn't make this person less addicted imo. Just more indifferent.

[complich8]

I spend somewhere in the neighborhood of 12 hours a day in front of a computer (because of my job and classwork, and various entertaining things on the net).

Looking at the OP's criteria, I'd say I've only got number 7. I am aware of the consequences of my actions, but I disregard them.

The wikipedia internet addiction disorder article is an interesting read, with more emphasis on not being in control of your behavior and things like withdrawal and tolerance-building.

I don't think the internet, per se, has the type of reward effect necessary to justify calling it an addiction. "Internet addiction" is more like a syndrome, a collection of antisocial and self-destructive behaviors which point in the general direction of the phenomenon of the internet as a possible cause. But really, I think there's a lot of other probable causes for it that run a lot deeper than the web itself -- pervasive social phenomena that are changing the face of social interaction probably drive this carriage.

[Aoie_Emesai]

If your job is the "internet" then you have a good excuse for being in front of your computer all the time. People like us (meaning the AS guys/gals) we are just bored and we're here for entertainment.

Addiction-The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.

This definition seems a little too extreme but, it fits our discussion fine.

[physics223]

Yes, I'm pretty enslaved and ensnared with the beauty of the Internet, but I can live without it ... for two to three days.

[Syaoran]

Internet is poison T_T
It's the thing that always manages to get my attention instead of the books

To avoid it, I go study at the library instead of my room, but unfortunately I cannot do that every day.

[drgntig]

it might be rite but the way i escape people telling me that is saying that "it's not an addiction unless a psycyatrist talks to you about it". and if you think i'm wrong you all can go to hell. because i'm not addicted i just like the internet very much.

i need help.

not really....wait.....no i do need help.

but who do you go to talk about internet addiction.i mean it's easy to talk about alchohol or cigeretes but internet..they'll think i'm pathetic........i am pathetic i can't leave my computer. i'm a slave to technology....help me.


i really am addicted..this isn't a joke.




oh yeah the internet isn't a poisen it's a plauge and corperate companies make it worse with mmos and other online games.

[Aoie_Emesai]

Originally Posted by Syaoran

Internet is poison T_T
It's the thing that always manages to get my attention instead of the books

To avoid it, I go study at the library instead of my room, but unfortunately I cannot do that every day.

Don't worry. It's always a high point that you're reading. Unfortunately internet chat has their own termiology that is improper english in which isn't very helpful outside in the real world.

I've been wanting to create a thread about slangs and jargons but i've been too lazy/busy.

[Tabris]

Yes I am.

Unfortunately.

[Taraqs]

I'm guilty of 2 3 6 and 7 I will admit it.

[Xefiris]

1. Lying about how much time is spent online. Nope proud of it.
2. General decrease of physical activity and social life. Yes sir.
3. Neglecting obligations at home, work, or school to spend time online. Kinda, not to a point where it is bad.
4. Spending too much money on computer equipment or Internet activities. nope
5. Feeling a constant desire to be online when they're away from the computer. Yes
6. Going online to escape real world problems. Nope. That is what novels are for ^^
7. Disregarding the emotional or physical consequences of being in front of a computer all day. Probably a yes.
8. Denial of the problem. nope

[Ziv]

the thing is... I'ld love to socialize with other people who are addicted to the internet (we'ld most likely have alot in common)...but we're both too busy being addicted to the internet to socialize so we end up being even more addicted to the internet for lack of social contact. it's like a vicious circle.

[Fullmetal_Axel]

I'm not that addicted. I enjoy going on, but i don't do any of the syptoms

[Kokoro-no-Kaasu]

Originally Posted by Cyz

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.

--> If you want to read the full article, then go here.

1. I do that
2. yup
3. yup yup
4.im always broke anyways, i spend my money on manga
5.yup
6.yup
7. eheheheheh *sweatdrop*
8. WHAT! me deny? NEVER!!!

lol i felt like awnsering stuff today.

[bergman]

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

I sure am like that and i freaking love it.

[Tabris]

Originally Posted by Cyz

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

I guess those apply to me.

[Skyfall]

1. Lying about how much time is spent online.

No one has ever asked me how much time i spend online. I would feel no desire to lie about it either.

2. General decrease of physical activity and social life.

Never had an excessive amount of any of those

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

I'm a lazy bastard anyway and bound to neglect some of my duties regardless of internet being available

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

Define spending too much money on it. As far as i'm concerned any amount of money i have left over after i'm done with all my basic social needs can be spent in any way i want.

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

Not really. I might as well read a book or do whatever and not care about not being online.

6. Going online to escape real world problems.

Never thought that running away from problems is going to solve anything. One of the reasons why people who drink because of problems do not get any respect from me at all.

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

Never thought much about it.

8. Denial of the problem.

Not sure what the problem is here

[Veg]

Addicted to the internet?
Can't life without the internet anymore. Where the fuck should I get my animes if there wasn't the internet? oO