fluffyrat Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Personally, I can't spend 25 hours a day on the internet. I'd just get bored. I do love the internet, but I also love my job. I'm really not in love with working, but I do love my job. It gives me something to do, and is just plain fun. It also gives me a perspective on what kind of person strangers see me as. (Serving has great opportunities, doesn't it?) hehehe :flirt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Net-a-holic and proud of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monopolized Posted February 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Grant you, on my days off, I usually have my computer on the internet all day. However, I'm not always at my computer. Like today, for example, I had the day off. My computer was on the internet all day while I dropped some stuff off at the Thrift Store, cleaned the house, stopped by work to talk to some friends, pick up a few things at the store, etc. While it's nice to have friends online, I've learned my lesson about getting "too involved" with people. Besides, I'm not looking for anything anyhow. I don't even like sending IMs to my real world friends - it's just easier to call. *shrug* You see, I have a routine. I CHECK my email first and foremost. Second, I CHECK two forums I visit on a daily basis (this being one of them). That's it. There's a place called VZones (or NewHorizone, whichever you want to call it). It's a virtual world. Let's put it this way, have you ever heard of Sims Online, The Palace, or even played them? It's like that only better. You're an actual "pixel person". You can walk, you can talk, you can think, you can ESP (which is like an IM), you can wave, you dress yourself, you can bow, shrug, dance, even flex your muscles - it's wild. Now, don't get me wrong, I like to chat in this place. (You earn 100 tokens an hour up to 500 tokens a day, if you're in there for that long which is why I stay on the internet when I'm not even at home) The main problem I see: This is an escape for a lot of people. It's sad, really, if you allow yourself to get caught up in this fantasy world. If not, it's a fun place to be. It's almost an addiction waiting to happen and the company sure isn't going to prevent that FROM happening - that's more money in their pockets as it costs $10 a month to chat there. My point being: Maybe internet addiction is aided. There again, maybe some people are just bound to be dependant on technology. What do you all think? :flirt: - Monopolized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyrat Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 On that same note, aren't all addictions aided? Las Vegas, doesn't say, "Conserve your money, save your pants." It screams, "BIG MONEY!" It took LAWSUITS to get the cigarette companies to stop campaining toward teens. And what about video games. Why do you think they're so realistic. Pong certainly wasn't addicting. Anyway, my point is, there is no unaided addiction. Making it look desireable is what makes it become an addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 You see, I have a routine. I CHECK my email first and foremost. Second, I CHECK two forums I visit on a daily basis (this being one of them). That's it. :worship: You just made my day with that comment. style_emoticons/default/smile.gif Now excuse me, I need to go play some pong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monopolized Posted February 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 lol Correction, admin is the only one addicted to Pong. *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyrat Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 lmao...he said that to joke me. Anyway, I think I got my point across. :E-o: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 That's why it's fun here - we have fun and can joke and still talk on topic. style_emoticons/default/smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monopolized Posted February 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Not to mention, it takes not only great personalities but great minds to have a good time (innocently, of course *grin*) :flirt: - Monopolized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Great minds online? style_emoticons/default/smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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