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[Wizard]

Apparently a study has been conducted into addiction with the internet (Sauce). I didn't know this was a thing, but how about we find out about our communities usage?

Spoiler

Answer "Yes" to more than 5 of the above and you are addicted (apparently?!).

Edit: My answer to 7 should actually be yes, but that doesn't relate to excess use

Edited by Wizard, 12 January 2012 - 16:50.

[Libains]

It's odd this one. I'm not addicted by any means, but I can feel at times I should cut down or find better outlets. This applies mostly to the questions of causing harm to relationships and turning to it when in a low mood. My last relationship was damaged to a degree by the time spent on the computer/internet (mostly because she didn't like it). I also find it a safe place when feeling down, as I don't have to bring my real life problems online. It's a haven for me, but I wouldn't say I'm addicted (three yes answers).

[Slightly Wonky Robob]

I find it difficult to cut back... Perhaps that's because it's hard to make websites without it though.

[Chyros]

I don't feel the need to cut back . I do generally stay longer on the internet than I intend to, but I'm very sure I'm not addicted to it. I didn't answer yes to any of the other questions.

[Slye_Fox]

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Do you feel preoccupied with the internet?

Not sure what this means, so I put no.

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Do you feel the need to use the internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction?

Nope, no need to increass my time from all day for me. ^_^

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Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or stop internet use?

Nope.
No unsucseffull ateps made, because no attapts have been made at all.

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Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop internet use?

Nope, see previus answer.

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Do you stay online longer than intended?

Nope, I intend to stay on in all my free time, and that's how long I stay on. ^_^

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Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of a significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the internet?

Nope.

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Have you lied to family members, a therapist or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the internet?

Nope, they allready know.

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Do you use the internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a distressed mood (eg feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety and depression)?

Nope.



Well, acording to those "experts", I'm not addicted to the internet.

Also;
Sorry for spelling, Firefox's spell check dosn;t seem to work with new post system.

[Wizard]

I don't think you need an expert to tell you that you have a problem

[Destiny]

For me it's something else; I don't have anything off the internet to do besides games, eating, sleeping etc.





...with so little time left, there's no point in finding something else to do too.

[CJ]

 Destiny, on 13 January 2012 - 00:44, said:

For me it's something else; I don't have anything off the internet to do besides games, eating, sleeping etc.





...with so little time left, there's no point in finding something else to do too.

^ What Destiny said.
Theres no other means of entertainment in this country, bar activities for stupid people

[Ion Cannon!]

Do I use the internet to much? Probably, am I addicted to it? I don't think so. I've never had withdrawal symptoms when I've been away in the mountains with no internet access.

[Pandut]

Guilty as charged XD.

[Krieger22]

Not guilty, but try telling that to my parents

[deltaepsilon]

"Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of a significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the internet?"

I voted no for this, but I probably would've gotten a higher ATAR this year if I spent more time studying rather than sinking countless hours into mindless internet browsing.

[Admiral FCS]

...reading this reminds me, I should get on with my History homework...

...oh wait, I have to type it

I think the Internet's like a double-edged sword to be, because...well...I guess most of you guys know, but it's both an almost mandatory tool and something else.

[SquigPie]

Surprisingly, I only had 3. Maybe that's because I've never attempted to be "cured" of my addiction?

[GuardianTempest]

Not esxactly 'addicted', more like 'dependent', since due to a few problems this is the best utility ever. If you can juggle forums and schoolwork, you might find yourself enjoying your homework at the same time motivated by pictures of cats to cheer you on.