Hezekiah's Thread Of Insanity

[Sci-Fi]

Yep, on it everyday. Start my day with a quick review of some of my favorite news sites, then when I get home from work its DCUO time.

 

[lonelyfairy]

Umm... A little bit. :shy:

 

[RJLJD]

i think if it all of a sudden went away, the first couple weeks would be rather difficult, but after that i don't think it would become a big deal, just getting used to life without it again.
addicted? no. dependent? sometimes.

 

[Equinox]

Absolutely not.

P.S. I don't need a sex life - I've got broadband!

 

[Doubt The Rabbit]

For one week, my internet crapped out. As a result, a myserious series of murders occurred at the Comcast building.

But, no, I wouldn't say I'm addicted.

 

[Bones]

No - i prefer reading a fantasy novel over the internet and can be "MIA" for weeks or months on a forum.

 

[LonelyClothar]

i only watch porn, documentary and music, and thats it. The internet is useful.

 

[shernia]

No. I am not addicted to internet. I spend most of my time in internet for the purpose of work.

 

[LoneKiller]

i only watch porn, documentary and music, and thats it. The internet is useful.

There is something wrong with my post. I went to click on "New Reply" and it keeps sending me to LonelyClothar's post here. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[Limlim]

Nothing is wrong LoneKiller, what is happening is you are realizing the importance of porn and its wonderfulness that LonelyClothar is describing.

 

[LoneKiller]

i only watch porn, documentary and music, and thats it. The internet is useful.

Nothing is wrong LoneKiller, what is happening is you are realizing the importance of porn and its wonderfulness that LonelyClothar is describing.

Oh! That's what it must be. How could I have been so blind?! If it wasn't for members like you I'd be completely lost. Thanks for having my back buddy! I Can always count on you for support.

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In all honesty, I've find myself using the net for more and more things all the time. Game cheats,movies,music,chess,pictures, etc.
What scares me is I believe that every day that passes we as humans are becoming more and more dependent on it for so many important things.

Perhaps the internet's ability to do so many ominous actions at the hands of those skilled enough to wreak havoc on the world it could potentially be a contributing factor to our own demise.

I know it sounds silly. People will say that I'm being paranoid and maybe I am, but 100% safety online is nonexistent in my opinion.

 

[SophiaGrace]

i am addicted. i admit it.

 

[edgecrusher]

im not sure.... most of my socializing is done online. but i generally only use the net for music and to frequent the few sites that i do.

 

[S t r a y]

It's good for keeping my mind occupied and escaping from my empty life. If my life wasn't empty then I would use it far less.

 

[Lawrens]

Kind of, I'm always on it, but I can't say I'm addicted to it, there isn't really a quality of the internet that makes me "crave" it, it's there to fill the gaps, I usually go to the library when I'm without internet, it's similar in a way for finding information.

I'd probably miss the porn though without the web.

 

[Syber Tiger]

i am it sucks if the internet is donw (D)
i feel lost with out it

 

[Skorian]

Hmmmm. You could claim driving is an addiction. Or buying groceries. A job. The internet is essential. It is 1000+ libraries in one. It is chat. It takes the place of libraries, shopping malls, TV, phones, information outlets, video rental, the list goes on and on. If I am addicted to anything, it is information and media.

 

[kamya]

Hmmmm. You could claim driving is an addiction. Or buying groceries. A job. The internet is essential. It is 1000+ libraries in one. It is chat. It takes the place of libraries, shopping malls, TV, phones, information outlets, video rental, the list goes on and on. If I am addicted to anything, it is information and media.

Well said.

 

[LoneKiller]

I've heard about it before. I'm not referring to internet addiction itself, but the internet forums. I can see where some might develop an addiction to forums. They can be a very fun place to be a member of. They can also be a very mean place as well, yet many members on various forums who are trolled and disrespected quite often don't leave.

Why not? I certainly wouldn't stick around if I was harassed on a daily basis. So what keeps a member returning day after day while being fully aware that they aren't treated fairly? Perhaps they're addicted. Alcoholics and drug addicts know what excessive use of these substances does to their health, but due to addiction, they continue using anyway.

Do you feel that internet forums are addictive?

 

[ladyforsaken]

Yeah, internet forums can be so addictive. I was addicted to one at one point of time and just messed up my sleep hours. But that's only because I was so lonely and found so many friends there. I guess it's a semi-positive kind of addiction? All in all, I think with everything, there needs to be moderation / balance.