Can you live without the internet ?

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by kink

ok......... here goes.....

My name's kink

And....... I'm an Internetolic

Thanks to my job i'm on it most of the day.......... and then i rush home to get back on it.....

While it's an incredible source of information and misinformation, educational and yet capable of misleading, a cheap form of communication and even socialising...... i believe that it makes us lazy and to a certain extent unsociable - this is still taking into account making friendships (if that's what they are) via the internet.
At the same time..... for those people that are incapacitated, socially or geographically challenged....... it's an incredible world........ i just hope i don't end up living here

There is a program/game Second Life that allows you to do just that....... have a second life online.......
How long will it be before we can become human peripherals and live online via usb?

Bit scary..... but it's a Brave New World.

i wonder if this is going to be the internets equal to alcoholics anonymous


hi i'm paul ............................................

[Bex]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

....perhaps there is a webcam involved

actually i do have a web cam
but he's at work

paul you have a flithy mind

Originally Posted by Bex

actually i do have a web cam
but he's at work

paul you have a flithy mind

Webcams can also help in creating and developing new relationships....... or ending them

The things i've seen on webcam err....... hang on........ i don't have to confess to anything else but being an Internetolic

[Bex]

Originally Posted by kink

Webcams can also help in creating and developing new relationships....... or ending them

The things i've seen on webcam err....... hang on........ i don't have to confess to anything else but being an Internetolic

yes web cams can be very ummm entertaining. nuff said

[pedantic]

Could people on here live without their internet, if it was causing problems in their realtionship ? Now there's a toughy

Originally Posted by pedantic

Could people on here live without their internet, if it was causing problems in their realtionship ? Now there's a toughy

Well............ i didn't say i couldn't live without it........ i just don't have to at the moment...... so i don't
There are many perfectly good reasons why i'd go without it........ if i had to......... bit like sex....... smoking............ alcohol...... chocolate........i wouldn't die without it...... but other people might

[Bex]

Originally Posted by pedantic

Could people on here live without their internet, if it was causing problems in their realtionship ? Now there's a toughy

sometimes the internet brings about new relationships

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by pedantic

Could people on here live without their internet, if it was causing problems in their realtionship ? Now there's a toughy

Actually - my missus didn't see what all the fuss was about - and was a tad irritated about the amount of time I spent on the internet.

But then I built her a computer - and she's now a convert/member on here too

[pedantic]

Originally Posted by Bex

sometimes the internet brings about new relationships

And unfortunately, can end them as them just as quickly

Originally Posted by pedantic

And unfortunately, can end them as them just as quickly

Most definetly........ but then it's really down to the people involved to decide what their priorities are...... if it's down to addiction then it might be more difficult but some people spend more time playing games or in chatrooms than with their partners and children through nothing more than choice

The Internet is a double edged sword.......... no more no less.

[pedantic]

Originally Posted by kink

Most definetly........ but then it's really down to the people involved to decide what their priorities are...... if it's down to addiction then it might be more difficult but some people spend more time playing games or in chatrooms than with their partners and children through nothing more than choice

The Internet is a double edged sword.......... no more no less.

Totally agree with you on that point kink, unfortunately I speak from personal experience, which is why I was so interested in this thread.

Originally Posted by pedantic

Totally agree with you on that point kink, unfortunately I speak from personal experience, which is why I was so interested in this thread.

I guessed as much and i know at least one person that has had to change or adapt to make their relationship stronger..... well to keep it alive really.
While i was a little humorous in my posts, i also hinted at the disasterous effects it can have on an individual....... well at least i mean to

Can i say that if i was lived with a partner......... i wouldn't be here right now........ unless he was with me.......therefore my home life would be very different but i work from home too, so i multitask

[bopdude]

Total webaholic, even when I can't get to a pc I look at the forum on my phone, I am seriously thinking of upgrading again to vodafone 3, and a lappy to keep up on things, ( sad )

[MetaWraith]

To me the internet is a great research and communication tool. Neither of which are priorities when enjoying holidays on some sun kissed beach or in a National Park.

However, having broadband i'll leave the pc on when i'm at home, and browse, participate in VR universes, forums etc when having coffee breaks during my normal routine. I don't need it, but like anything you get used too, when it's absent or not working then it's sorely missed.

It's a tool, an aide, but not my life.

[pedantic]

Originally Posted by kink

I guessed as much and i know at least one person that has had to change or adapt to make their relationship stronger..... well to keep it alive really.
While i was a little humorous in my posts, i also hinted at the disasterous effects it can have on an individual....... well at least i mean to

Can i say that if i was lived with a partner......... i wouldn't be here right now........ unless he was with me.......therefore my home life would be very different but i work from home too, so i multitask

It's good to know that there are people who are prepared to compromise, to strengthen or even save their relationship. Unfortunately for some, there are those who are either unwilling or are unable to compromise because of their addiction. And as a result, relationships with family and partners suffer as a consequence. Sad, but true