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Erm...we are nerds just for being in here
we're also revolutionaries who are making history because frankly, the Internet is the future.
(yes, my name is Matie and I'm an addict) 
posted by
Matie
on October 21, 2007 at 6:58 PM
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Re: So I ain't any cyber addict.........
Good on you 7stars.
posted by
katzs
on October 20, 2007 at 7:09 PM
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Ouch!!!
I guess I'll start a support group online to help, that should fix it!
posted by
superflymom119
on October 20, 2007 at 12:00 PM
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katzs
Also, I live on my own. I think it's easier to get caught up in it then...and there's no trying to balance it out with family life.
posted by
opheliablue
on October 20, 2007 at 10:17 AM
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callista22001
I so agree with you... depression, boredom etc. being factors in it..
posted by
opheliablue
on October 20, 2007 at 10:16 AM
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That was really interesting... although I feel a bit embarrassed to know for sure I was very definitely in that category - I would say the cyber relationships one, replacing 'real' life and people with online stuff. Honestly, the 14 signs you listed, I had all of them - this is a couple of years ago now.. and I suppose I do still use the computer just as much but it's no longer an addiction... perheps because most of the things I use it for are productive, like writing and trying to find good poetry sites and competitions and selling my books on Amazon. Before, it was not a healthy thing at all.
I guess other things come into it - I had just been made redundant from a job I loved because the place was shutting down.... and I'm prone to depression/anxiety attacks so I feel 'safer' staying inside and being online.
But that has changed now.. thank goodness.
posted by
opheliablue
on October 20, 2007 at 10:12 AM
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double edge sword
I think if you manage your time between family and internet you shouldn't be considered an "addict" however, I agree if that you ignoring family and civilization around you...you need to go to internet anonymous...lol. Also, if your in the chat rooms talking with the opposite sex about inappropriate things...not a good thing.
posted by
jenifer71
on October 20, 2007 at 8:24 AM
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Re: i think i am addicted,
I think you are right Callista. I too blog for many reasons and one of them is definitely lifestyle change.
posted by
katzs
on October 20, 2007 at 8:23 AM
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by the way, excellent post
posted by
callista22001
on October 20, 2007 at 7:34 AM
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i think i am addicted,
and for more than one reason, relationship issues is one, depression may be another,boredom, although i dont get on at work it is not permitted. but i am thinking of a lifestyle change and that may cure the problem
posted by
callista22001
on October 20, 2007 at 7:33 AM
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So I ain't any cyber addict.........
posted by
star4sky5
on October 20, 2007 at 7:31 AM
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katzs
thanks for sharing
posted by
richinstore
on October 20, 2007 at 6:07 AM
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Re: Well some might say that makes us addicted, but what's the alternative?
Honestly, I am getting blogging into my blood now and like you say, it is better than watching TV.
katzs
posted by
katzs
on October 20, 2007 at 4:25 AM
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Well some might say that makes us addicted, but what's the alternative?
If there was a better one, we'd do it. It's an easy way to find out what's going on, to communicate, to buy things. It saves time. At least it's more active an occupation than watching TV, which let's face it is far more boring. I don't think I'm an addict, I use this blog mainly to write, not to just pass the time. Anyway, I really am getting hungry, and I promise not to eat in front of the computer, altho I do tend to eat my breakfast in front of it before going to work!
posted by
Antonionioni
on October 20, 2007 at 4:23 AM
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