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philly2bits
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It's very common for new comers to the site to feel like they are addicted to it. With limited socialization in real life people have to turn to the internet. Even the internet may be intimidating to someone with SA, so this site and others like it becomes the place they feel most comfortable.
With a safe place to finally socialize many people go overboard and talk to everyone about anything all the time. It could be like a drug in the sense they become addicted to the sensations of being listened and responded to by others, of actually being part of a community, something that has been lacking up until now.
I've been a member here for awhile now and for most people this phase of spending hours at a time online doesn't seem to last more then 3 or 4 months at the most. After that people seem to get it all out of their system and either don't log on anymore or do so at a much more moderate pace.
With a safe place to finally socialize many people go overboard and talk to everyone about anything all the time. It could be like a drug in the sense they become addicted to the sensations of being listened and responded to by others, of actually being part of a community, something that has been lacking up until now.
I've been a member here for awhile now and for most people this phase of spending hours at a time online doesn't seem to last more then 3 or 4 months at the most. After that people seem to get it all out of their system and either don't log on anymore or do so at a much more moderate pace.
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userremoved
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Yep, you all belong to me now hehe >:] No but in all seriousness I have trouble staying away myself.
IamThisOne
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When I can't sleep, I get on. I don't think it's addictive though because sometimes I won't get on that day.
mrb
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hahahahahaha hey look at mine mate , iv been here for years , over 4000 posts
but when im living in ireland next jan that will be it no more spw for gazza ....... well having said that ill pop in now and again to say hello Rembrandt Broam
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He'd like to help you, but he's currently trying to win the "Last Person to Post Wins!" thread.
(What, you didn't think deities could have addictions too?
)I'm new here but I wouldn't be surprised if that'll happen to me in the future. Sites that I enjoy from LJ to dA have done that to me in the past...then again, the internet is the only way I socialize with people outside of my immediate family.
When people go out every night with their friends, that's not considered an addiction, even though it does cut into their sleep time. It's thought of as healthy.
When people go out every night with their friends, that's not considered an addiction, even though it does cut into their sleep time. It's thought of as healthy.
philly2bits
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You'd be amazed how many people ask to be banned from here because they can't stop from logging on and it interferes with offline socializing or other activities. I guess even people with SA consider online socializing to be fake or subpar compared to in person.
Not all because I have SA and tbh, I've had much more satisfying conversations with people online than in person. People feel more free to state their opinions (even those without SA) online, and are more confident to talk about deep subjects, because they have more time to think of an intelligent reply.
I don't feel that my interactions with people on the internet are fake. I'm conveying something that I feel deeply through text, something that I wouldn't have the confidence to say in person. If that's not real, I don't know what is...
philly2bits
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I know not all with SA do. But a large number, including myself, seem unfulfilled by only having online socializing. Something is missing, although I can't put my finger on just what that something is.
I cannot do that either.
Online socializing is great! Still need that offline. Just can't stand it. Wait, the quiet one speaks, all shall listen. Shist.
Addictive, yes. For now. As all things come to an end.