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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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"the Internet is creating a class of people who... are so solitary they can hardly be bothered to call Mom on her birthday." -The Washington Post I just finished reading an article in the "Yahoo! Internet Life" magazine where this was quoted. The article goes on to state that there have been several studies which conclude that the Internet can be addictive, and can also interfere with "normal" life. The most ironic thing I found from this article, is that the researcher who first "discovered" Internet Addiction has a recovery group... on the Internet of course. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Hmmm... internet addiction? Could be. "Hello, my name is JP and I am an ICQaholic" Yes, I admit it! My ICQ has been taken away from me! My internet privilages are strictly controlled, I do not have the password to the Guard Dog software my wife installed... I'm a baaaaaadddddd man. Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
What a stupid way to phrase it. There's a difference between being solitary and being anti-social. Perhaps that guy needs some help in expressing himself. Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Maybe we can get him to make a guest appearance in the English workshop or something... We could always open a "Poetic Addictions" Forum...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and I bet more Moms are getting e-cards than ever before...'cause you can't get them on their dedicated internet line to wish them a happy Mom's day!... |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
what JP said i am very close too i am baaaaaaaaaaaad as well |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
What can I say...people are resistant to change... Interesting phrase to use also in this politically correct society - class. That could be offensive. I somehow doubt that this 'so solitary' class of people just sprung up, or found themselves due to the internet. Hah - perhaps indeed, they were solitary before and merely found the perfect avenue for their expression. Poor little innynet...don't worry...we won't abandon you...  K |
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