Spending too much time online

leggit

Anybody think they spend too much time on the interwebs, or just boards in general?

I see loads of posts on threads saying things like "not this thread again" or something similar but most of them would be threads I'd never read before and this just got me thinking that some people spend way too much time on boards?

Are you a self-confessed boards-aholic, can you lot live without boards-ahol? Are do you know someone who is?

porn doesn't count though cos that's natural....:)

kfallon

leggit wrote: »

Anybody think they spend too much time on the interwebs, or just boards in general?

I see loads of posts on threads saying things like "not this thread again" or something similar but most of them would be threads I'd never read before and this just got me thinking that some people spend way too much time on boards?

Are you a self-confessed boards-aholic, can you lot live without boards-ahol? Are do you know someone who is?

porn doesn't count though cos that's natural....:)

Well you are only here since January trout :rolleyes:

:P

chin_grin

Not this thread again!

Dan Chipowski

Definitely. And it's usually the same 5 or 6 sites. I just can't seem to log off.

FatherLen

kfallon wrote: »

Well you are only here since January trout :rolleyes:

:P

checks date again

sbsquarepants

kfallon wrote: »

Well you are only here since January trout :rolleyes:

:P

January 2011

I get your point, it irritates the bejaysus out of me when people reply crap like "who cares" and "not this again" and so on. If you aren't interested then jog on, no need to comment or even read. You'd swear this shít was compulsary they way some people go on!
Plus the post counts some people have are nothing short of insane, when you consider that it's likely those type of people are also strung out on facebook, twitter and so on, I can't see how some of them find the time for basics like eating or washing themselves never mind go out for a walk or a few pints or whatever.

Boxfresh

My names Boxfresh and I'm a Boardsie-holic. Hic!

Dravokivich

FatherLen wrote: »

checks date again

I still keep thinking it's 2009.

TeddyTedson

I lot of us are just bots who post to make up the numbers. We don't exist offline.

FatherLen

i lost like 20 pounds with just these three small steps.
3 small steps

kfallon

FatherLen wrote: »

checks date again

Lamb of Jaysus I'm losing it!!!

I'll be off to the vet soon to be put down

orangebud

welcome to the grid

John Doe1

Pfft sure what is there on the offline world?

Seachmall

I wholeheartedly agree with the OP's opinion and/or sentiment.


Post count +1

Son Of A Vidic

leggit wrote: »

Anybody think they spend too much time on the interwebs, or just boards in general?

I see loads of posts on threads saying things like "not this thread again" or something similar but most of them would be threads I'd never read before and this just got me thinking that some people spend way too much time on boards?

Are you a self-confessed boards-aholic, can you lot live without boards-ahol? Are do you know someone who is?

porn doesn't count though cos that's natural....:)

Well OP you're here long enough now to know how it works surely? Before starting a thread use the search function, because it can save you a lot of hassle. It is probably the topic repetition that irks most and attracts the negative comments you highlighted. Sometimes you'll even see two threads started on the same topic. But thankfully the Nazi's wonderful Mods are pretty quick in sorting this out.

So regarding your question of being a boards-aholic. Depending on my daily caseload I do log in quite regularly. I was offline before Christmas after my Mother died and I really didn't miss Boards.ie or see any point in login back on tbh. But one day I managed to force myself to log in and it's a daily routine again that I enjoy. But I don't think I am a boards-aholic.

Ellis Dee

I find that the time I spend on these sites leaves me less time for the 50 or so porn sites that I have bookmarked.:):):)

Standard Toaster

Boards has me firmly in it's grip.
At times I feel like Irish hostage Brian Keenan handcuffed to a radiator.

Will I ever smell freedom again?

leggit

just for arguments sake, has there been a thread like this before/recently?

I never use the search function and very rarely start a thread unless it's something totally off the chain

kfallon

Standard Toaster wrote: »

Boards has me firmly in it's grip.
At times I feel like Irish hostage Brian Keenan handcuffed to a radiator.

Will I ever smell freedom again?

No! You'll prob just smell John McCarthy's farts :pac:

hondasam

leggit wrote: »

Are you a self-confessed boards-aholic, can you lot live without boards-ahol?

No can live with it or without it. It's a way to pass a few hours.

sbsquarepants

hondasam wrote: »

No can live with it or without it. It's a way to pass a few hours.

Assuming you sleep 8 hours a night, you average about 2 posts every waking hour , 7 days a week, 365 days a year. :eek::eek::eek:

No junkie shoots up that often.
Get yourself to Betty Ford woman!:)

leggit

sbsquarepants wrote: »

Assuming you sleep 8 hours a night, you average about 2 posts every waking hour , 7 days a week, 365 days a year. :eek::eek::eek:

No junkie shoots up that often.
Get yourself to Betty Ford woman!:)

hondasam
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Holy Cr@p!! That many posts in under 2 years is insane, get help!

Brendog

I know I spend to much time on the computer. I've accepted that I won't cut down though.

I'm doing a computing course so from 9:00 to 16:00 I'm on a computer and them I walk home which takes about 45 mins.
When I get home I'm immediatley on the internet until 19:00 then I have dinner.

after that I am back on it until I go to bed.

In my opinion its very difficult to NOT be online. We are so dependant on technology and it effects our lives daily and there is so much on offer.

Haven't a bother with the level of time I spend on the internet. I'd be missing out otherwise.

TheVoodoo

I'd spend a fair amount of time online, although, I do work in a desert/warzone. Not like i can pop down to the shops!

Nothingbetter2d

chin_grin wrote: »

Not this thread again!

not this reply to the "not this thread again" comment again

Orla99

I find I spend a lot of time on internet - when Im bored... (not so busy at work at the moment).

Before I had access to internet (or knew its benefits) I use to do the crossword at work, or read the paper!...

I have a few main sites I visit ALL THE TIME:
Facebook - also check on my phone
Gmail - also check on my phone
Askaboutmoney.com
RTE.ie

..........I think I spend too much time on - trying to pass time.........

My laptop is gone kaput... and I am not missing logging on at home at all... I can get a quick update using phone!... haha!


I do think 2nd Row Donkey is addicted...

You know you spend too much time online when.....

You have called out someone's screen name while making love to your significant other.