Some grimm reading;
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-addiction.htm
".... A man in China died after a three-day gaming binge at an Internet café (where most online gaming in Asia seems to take place) in 2007 [source: CNN]. These countries have set up special counseling centers to deal with gaming addictions, and China has enacted strict laws limiting Internet café access...."
"One of the most notorious examples of a computer addiction surfaced in Nevada in 2007. Michael and Iana Straw had two young children who were neglected to the point of malnourishment and serious health problems because the couple was so obsessed with playing online games. They were each charged with multiple counts of child abuse [source: Fox News]. A similar case occurred in South Korea in 2005, when two parents left a 4-month-old infant alone to play computer games at an Internet café. The baby died [source: Eurogamer]."
Originally posted by NatsiaWell going by their self assesment guide I think there could be quiet a lot of RHPs addicted!
Computers, & neglect. The new cocaine.
As long as there are things which offer distraction and escape, there are those who will become "addicted".
*Staying on the computer for much longer than intended, or not noticing the passage of time while using the computer
*Making conscious efforts to cut back on computer time and repeatedly failing
*Thinking frequently about the computer when not using it or constantly looking forward to the next opportunity to use it
*Hiding the extent of computer use from family and friends
*Using the computer as an escape when feeling depressed or stressed
*Missing events or opportunities or failing at non-computer-related tasks because of time spent on the computer. This could include poor job performance or missing out on family activities [source: Young].
*Continued excessive computer use despite incurring negative consequences, such as marital problems or getting in trouble at work due to computer use [source: Henderson]
Originally posted by yo its mei dont even bother trying to reduce pc time.
An effort to quit?
Dose it worry you, or do you think there are worse things to be addicted to?
and i am not that addicted to the pc. i mean i can stand up and go to work.
and to eat if hunger strikes
just don't ask me what i do at work
Originally posted by yo its meThe Internet has increased our prosperity and enriched our lives in ways Al Gore couldn't have even dreamed of when he invented it. Still, you're right, there is a dark side to this silicone/golden age: Extremism. Why just look at the level of hostility and incivility directed at me, a respected member of the RHP community! I guess it comes with the territory since bullying bloggers have always been attracted to online media -- especially when they're Single Issue Fanatics (SIF). They're deeply emotional, they're bullies and they often don't get out enough, says the BBC's Adam Curtis.
Some grimm reading;
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-addiction.htm
".... A man in China died after a three-day gaming binge at an Internet café (where most online gaming in Asia seems to take place) in 2007 [source: CNN]. These countries have set up special counseling centers to deal with gaming addictions, and China has enacted strict laws l ...[text shortened]... infant alone to play computer games at an Internet café. The baby died [source: Eurogamer]."
Originally posted by NatsiaOh nos! Time for the authoritarian government to put us in jail for owning computers for our own good!
Computers, & neglect. The new cocaine.
As long as there are things which offer distraction and escape, there are those who will become "addicted".
This isn't much different from drugs.
Fill in the blank. I used work:
*Staying at work for much longer than intended, or not noticing the passage of time while using the work
*Making conscious efforts to cut back on work time and repeatedly failing
*Thinking frequently about the work when not using it.
*Missing events or opportunities or failing at non-work-related tasks because of time spent at work. This could include poor computer game performance or missing out on family activities.
*Continued excessive work use despite incurring negative consequences, such as marital problems or losing chess matches.
Originally posted by yo its meWas it the baby was playing the computer games or the parents? 🙄
A similar case occurred in South Korea in 2005, when two parents left a 4-month-old infant alone to play computer games at an Internet café. The baby died [source: Eurogamer]."