[Halcyon]

Ah yeah I think you have apoint there about the broadband.
In the days of early dial up I would only connect after 6pm when my service provider offered free access, but now on the "Always on" broadband connection the PC is on all the time.

I know I spend a little too much time on the net, but you can have some great conversations.
Even speaking with friends that you see face to face, there are some things you can say online that will be easier to say. You dont see the person and can talk and ask things that you might not otherwise mention normally.

I guess one of the great things for me has been the fact that I have family all over the place so it is great to keep in touch.

I know it is possible to live without the net but its just something I've got used to. I grew up with computers at school and have had the net for years now.
If I take my Mum however, she has never used the net at all, if at all used the computer. Some people are just not interested in computers and the net and although I think they ar emissing out, I can see they can lead a great life without it.

So, yeah I do need the internet, for the main reason that its a great wealth of information and for keeping in touch with friends and family.

So I too must stand up and present myself to the group.

Hello, I too am a Webaholic.