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Title: Internet Addiction
Post by: George on May 15, 2007, 06:30:27 AM
Found this test this morning:

http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/internet_addiction_test.htm (http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/internet_addiction_test.htm)

I got a 52:

50 -79 points: You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.

I agree.

I'll see you guys later.  :)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: karlhenning on May 15, 2007, 06:31:06 AM
It's about time you focused attention on Aida   ;D
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: George on May 15, 2007, 06:34:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 15, 2007, 06:31:06 AM
It's about time you focused attention on Aida   ;D

Exactly. Not to mention the glorious weather on my day off.  :)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Don on May 15, 2007, 06:43:27 AM
My score was 25.  Just what I thought - I'm not addicted to anything. ;)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Michel on May 15, 2007, 06:57:42 AM
Quote from: Don on May 15, 2007, 06:43:27 AM
My score was 25.  Just what I thought - I'm not addicted to anything. ;)

Haha! (Except you know what..)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Todd on May 15, 2007, 07:00:32 AM
24 for me - but where's the "Never" option?  "Rarely" doesn't apply to some of the questions for me.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: SimonGodders on May 15, 2007, 07:12:23 AM

42

'You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage'

;)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: dtwilbanks on May 15, 2007, 07:28:35 AM
Quote from: SimonGodders on May 15, 2007, 07:12:23 AM
42

'You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage'

;)

Same as Simon.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: rubio on May 15, 2007, 07:38:26 AM
39, but I do get complaints/comments from my wife...
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: greg on May 15, 2007, 07:42:09 AM
49

You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Don on May 15, 2007, 07:43:55 AM
Quote from: rubio on May 15, 2007, 07:38:26 AM
39, but I do get complaints/comments from my wife...

Didn't you read the fine print?  Complaints from a wife automatically gives you a score of 79.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Black Knight on May 15, 2007, 08:19:10 AM
29 here.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Larry Rinkel on May 15, 2007, 08:32:35 AM
Quote from: Todd on May 15, 2007, 07:00:32 AM
24 for me - but where's the "Never" option?  "Rarely" doesn't apply to some of the questions for me.

That's why they had an option "Does not apply." But they also had both "Frequently" and "Often" as options, for those who want to make fine distinctions.

My score = 41.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2007, 09:30:43 AM
79 - You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.


My life is the internet...stupid test  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: BorisG on May 15, 2007, 11:42:01 AM
49 0:)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: George on May 15, 2007, 11:46:10 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2007, 09:30:43 AM
79 - You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.


My life is the internet...stupid test  ;D

Sarge

Post of my day.  ;D
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Maciek on May 15, 2007, 12:49:07 PM
42

You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.


This is ridiculous. Look, I know I'm an addict, no need to hide it from me, OK?
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: George on May 15, 2007, 01:17:32 PM
Quote from: MrOsa on May 15, 2007, 12:49:07 PM
42

You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.


This is ridiculous. Look, I know I'm an addict, no need to hide it from me, OK?

Yes, I felt the same way. I think they raised the bar too high so that no one (except sarge  ;D) is an addict.  :-\
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Maciek on May 15, 2007, 01:25:09 PM
Yes. And calling me average too. What nerve!
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: George on May 15, 2007, 01:25:43 PM
Quote from: MrOsa on May 15, 2007, 01:25:09 PM
Yes. And calling me average too. What nerve!

;D
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: hornteacher on May 15, 2007, 01:55:27 PM
30
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Bogey on May 15, 2007, 03:16:51 PM
32
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: karlhenning on May 15, 2007, 03:19:38 PM
I have such control over my usage, I hardly ever mash links to questionnaires  8)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: DavidW on May 16, 2007, 04:13:34 PM
A few months ago my score was in the 80s, but now it's in the 20s.  Me happy. :)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Daidalos on May 16, 2007, 04:26:27 PM
I have found that my addiction is so complete as to render that test inapplicable to me.

Quote1. How often do you find that you stay on-line longer than you intended?
I never set a limit, so I cannot really say "always".

Quote9. How often do you become defensive or secretive when anyone asks you what you do on-line?
Why be apologetic about something that is so integral to one's worldview, routine and feelings of joy?

According to the test, I score 42. That would say I'm an average user. Any, ANY, outside observer would contest the absurdity of that notion.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: George on May 16, 2007, 05:26:53 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 16, 2007, 04:13:34 PM
A few months ago my score was in the 80s, but now it's in the 20s.  Me happy. :)

Care to share how you made that jump?  :)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Steve on May 16, 2007, 05:51:38 PM
I've just taken the test now, with a score of 36. I especially like the diction of some of the social quesions (i.e Have I ever been ashamed of telling people about what I do online)... quite amusing.  :)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Gurn Blanston on May 16, 2007, 05:54:40 PM
24.

I'll live, I suppose. :)

8)
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Joe_Campbell on May 16, 2007, 11:36:40 PM
27

Feels a little low...
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Florestan on May 16, 2007, 11:46:52 PM
You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Mark on May 16, 2007, 11:47:14 PM
With a score of just 21, I barely made it into the rankings.

The question which most amused me was this one:

How often do you block out disturbing thoughts about your life with soothing thoughts of the Internet?
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Joe_Campbell on May 17, 2007, 12:01:08 AM
I'd say your clearly addicted if you know what this means:




Guess I am! ;D
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Mark on May 17, 2007, 12:24:28 AM
Very funny!

Cat macros rule.
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on May 17, 2007, 02:00:26 PM
26
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: johnQpublic on May 17, 2007, 02:02:36 PM
(http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2006/01/13/cartones/ahumada.jpg)  >:D
Title: Re: Internet Addiction
Post by: arkiv on February 25, 2023, 10:45:18 AM
Internet is a friend.