Does surfing the Internet still seem to you not quite real-life?
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The internet identity that you carry is separate from the identity that you have in your daily life. the difference between the two could perhaps explain why you feel that it is not "real life." Also interaction over the internet is even colder than a phone call, so I can sypathize with you.
620756
the hot tub and the internet
913365
hmm.....is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?
996059
Well, i like it myself..but it does get a bit boring. \n\nIt is not a bad thing. People talk about internet predators being all over it..all i can say is..parents should watch their kids more closely. \n\nIt is not the average users problem at all.
111112
It continues to impact use.  Since the internet is part of telecommunication in the broader sense, it has affected you right now as you are reading this.  The distance between people grows less and less everyday.
227622
You have the internet!  What more do you need?
728540
Well, when it's the holidays and I have nothing to do I can spend up to 16 hours a day on the internet...I do start feeling a bit weird after a few days lol
722269
When I saw a profile on Myspace where the person was born in 1990. I'm only 21, but that seems young to me. \n\nWhen I see how far the internet has progressed in the past 10 years and realize it's been 10 years since I've been using the internet. I feel old when I see all that these 13 year olds have on the internet now- so much freakin stuff, and how much was there in 1997 when I was 13. I feel old when I see kids with LiveJournals and doing stuff online that I didn't start using until I was 18.\n\nAlso, cellphones. I can actually remember a time when they were not mainstream- when my dad was one of the only ones in town with one. Now, 10 year olds have cell phones. My god. ALso, I didn't have one until I was 19. \n--\nBut really, this generation of kids is even worse then my group. They have no concept of time and history. 1996 was not that long ago.
550898
The Internet is an imaginary place where we meet real people. No need to lessen it with a sense of guilt.
433329
is that when people are married in the internet world, but not actually in the real world? interesting concept
565993
i would say people are on the internet in the evening, like while watchin tv or before bed, that's what they do these days
966494
lol...i definitely miss those days...it's really a shame how bad the net has gotten...\n\nOh by the way..love the screen name...lol
508057
i tend to agree.. i have been a pc jockey for a bit too long myself and its occuring more and more to me lately that there actually is a world outside.  sometimes im shocked when the sun hits my face, so maybe it's time to stuff the box in the closet and take out my walking shoes.  id like to write a book too, but i find the time passing on the internet most days, then another and another.  thing is, every day is the same on the internet and there doesnt seem to be any real point to it.  hm
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If the Internet is interfering with your life it's time to take control and get rid of the Internet. Yes, it will be hard at first, but soon you will replace it with real interactions with those around you. There is nothing wrong with the Internet unless it does begin to interfere with your personal life. Some people are more susceptible than others to become easily addicted. It doesn't mean you can't ever get the Internet back again, but only once you feel more strong and are better able to balance family and the Internet. It does have it's place!!\nGood Luck!
913221
apprantly so, some people have. i personally would ever! cause they really could be some wierdo deep down and they've just percieved thereself like that on the net! x
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I think so.  And I'm saying this from experience.  I mean some times my eyes hurt.  And I might get a headache.  And My stomach might be upset.  But the Internet is just so damn addictive.
857234
I'm not sure the internet is lacking anything. Seems to me EVERYTHING'S there somewhere - probably too much of most things.\nWhat sort of thing did you have in mind?