tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post7896462511330983341..comments2024-03-29T05:07:06.873-04:00Comments on Pimp My Novel: The Day of Internet AddictionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-17860651537448554872009-10-18T08:26:33.593-04:002009-10-18T08:26:33.593-04:00P.S.
Just informed by spouse that an average of ...<b>P.S. </b><br /><br />Just informed by spouse that an average of 68 hours a month <b><i>onspouse</i></b> would be just about right. But, only if said professional-assumed-husband-platform were as cool and as good-looking as Neil Gaiman.GhostFolk.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942600698461250382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-81032858340227686522009-10-18T08:19:32.008-04:002009-10-18T08:19:32.008-04:00I anticipate small companies with brilliant ideas ...<i>I anticipate small companies with brilliant ideas on how to coach people to manage their internet usage and social networking platforms will spring up all over the nation. We have life coaches. Why not internet coaches?</i> <br /><br />Coaches? No. What I want is someone to literally assume my internet identity and be social for me. <br /><br />Spouse notes: this type of thing along the lines of a professional-assumed-husband-platform might improve her marriage.<br /><br />Rats.GhostFolk.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942600698461250382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-85640568892898200412009-10-17T21:15:50.572-04:002009-10-17T21:15:50.572-04:00Oooh how about Britney Spears doing promotional ap...Oooh how about Britney Spears doing promotional appearances for "How To Tell if Your Boyfriend is the AntiChrist!"lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-72621071522547567792009-10-16T18:38:13.851-04:002009-10-16T18:38:13.851-04:00It's too late, Laura. We're all pod people...It's too late, Laura. We're all pod people now!Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-1671807284565559842009-10-16T18:34:43.260-04:002009-10-16T18:34:43.260-04:00I try not to think too much about my internet-addi...I try not to think too much about my internet-addiction (think ostrich with its head in the ground). I do know however, that I could never ever EVER give it up. I hate talking on the phone and I love how easy it is to shoot off a quick one-liner to someone online. <br /><br />I have also seen how someone without the internet gets left behind in terms of social events/updates. My mother-in-law has no internet experience, has never owned a computer, and even balks at the idea of using a digital camera. She is only in her fifties but she refuses to join the information-age and is subsequently out of the loop when it comes to family news and gossip. My grandmother in Sweden emailed me until she lost her sight at the ripe old age of 88 so I don’t accept the age excuse from anyone. <br /><br />Ultimately it is your choice, but I know I would feel too far removed from the world to log off permanently.Sonia Ayoubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102135886825687158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-10179879470313245662009-10-16T16:41:53.019-04:002009-10-16T16:41:53.019-04:00Sarah Palin pushing "Gidget Goes To Washingto...Sarah Palin pushing "Gidget Goes To Washington"...Wait, did you say a book???John Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535840455941639013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-33334840628153938192009-10-16T14:55:09.652-04:002009-10-16T14:55:09.652-04:00I also rock at Jenga... maybe we should make a web...I also rock at Jenga... maybe we should make a website :P~Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872228115110257474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-75888296510099530402009-10-16T14:43:15.739-04:002009-10-16T14:43:15.739-04:00It's not an addiction if you can walk away for...It's not an addiction if you can walk away for a day from the computer/internet/etc and not end up laying on the floor in the fetal position crying out for 101101010101's.<br /><br />I am okay with how much time I spend on the internet. Frankly, it's expected in the Industry I want to work for not to mention an important resource in my courses. But I'm not everyone. <br /><br />HOWEVER, the 'how many hours per week you do X' is really just a shock value to break perceived "bad habits". Taking this to the extreme, how many hours do you spend in the bathroom? Can you help that? No. So stop worrying about it. If you think its a problem, evaluate what you are doing on the internet. If most of it is basically refreshing certain sites then cut back *slowly* to adjust to an amount you're comfortable maintaining.Steph Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975939582442193113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-60449753971231329962009-10-16T14:40:56.090-04:002009-10-16T14:40:56.090-04:00Well, since you brought it up...I have been meanin...Well, since you brought it up...I have been meaning to go cold turkey on the Internet. I remember what I USED to do with my time--play the piano, garden, read books, talk to my husband etc etc. Okay, I'm going to try to quit AGAIN. Really. But I do like your posts, full of all these interesting links...sigh.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745370676930629418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-71389883251020229172009-10-16T14:33:16.489-04:002009-10-16T14:33:16.489-04:00Holly Bodger: THANK YOU I feel like a crazy perso...Holly Bodger: THANK YOU I feel like a crazy person when I actually do the math. I think the way I would answer "How many hours are you online each week?" with "How many hours am I awake?"Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04941795551000654396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-56273153746087202722009-10-16T14:22:16.526-04:002009-10-16T14:22:16.526-04:00Laura - I think you should do whatever is best for...Laura - I think you should do whatever is best for you...as long as you keep writing these Friday posts.Andrea Cremerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326332737401772239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-29971489418299932062009-10-16T14:20:45.651-04:002009-10-16T14:20:45.651-04:00I answered one of those phone surveys recently (te...I answered one of those phone surveys recently (temporary insanity) and the young guy doing the survey asked how many hours I spent on the Internet each week. I did some quick math and said, "I don't know, a 100?" The guy actually screamed, "No freaking way". He wouldn't believe me so I told him it was really 75. But I did the math again and it really is about 100. <br /><br />My question is this, for those people only spending 17 hours a week, what else are they doing with their time? Don't say "talking to actual live people" 'cause I just won't buy it. :-)Holly Bodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08218140291198124199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-51235865035810171492009-10-16T12:49:16.600-04:002009-10-16T12:49:16.600-04:00No, Laura, don't do it! If you aren't wast...No, Laura, don't do it! If you aren't wasting- er, I mean, investing, the hours on the internet then who will provide us with all the brilliant links?Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-53782232691708243572009-10-16T12:45:24.435-04:002009-10-16T12:45:24.435-04:00Excellent round up!
I'm also too connected to...Excellent round up!<br /><br />I'm also too connected to the Internet. Last night, as I checked my email for the 80th time in a 24-hour period, I realized out loud that I had become a pathetic, Net-obsessed byproduct of living in the information era. Must. Stop. Twittering. Someone should start a 12-step program to wean us addicts off the Web.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247451368864312942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-55403276089904135062009-10-16T12:04:50.952-04:002009-10-16T12:04:50.952-04:00I do recommend cutting back on the internet. I did...I do recommend cutting back on the internet. I did it recently.<br /><br />In my case, I just realized how much negativity and fluff I was filling myself with. So, congratulations! The fact I'm still here means your blog is neither sneering nor silly. :-)jjdebenedictishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950592240599703771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-72651915719569649892009-10-16T11:30:15.187-04:002009-10-16T11:30:15.187-04:00Actually I gave up internet (and cell phone at the...Actually I gave up internet (and cell phone at the same time) once in college for a week, and it was one of the best (although probably not the most convenient) weeks of my life ever!Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-48563545523241794382009-10-16T11:18:05.810-04:002009-10-16T11:18:05.810-04:00I too am an addict of the internet. It's the i...I too am an addict of the internet. It's the information age--nothing to be ashamed of! If I were limited to 68 hours a month, it would seriously cramp my style. I rely on the internet for research! and learning Icelandic for Free! and, uhm, well, obsessively checking my email...Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-74300177909384127722009-10-16T11:08:46.398-04:002009-10-16T11:08:46.398-04:00Roman Polanski promoting Lolita.Roman Polanski promoting Lolita.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-89745529870455824422009-10-16T10:56:16.438-04:002009-10-16T10:56:16.438-04:00Jon & Kate Plus 8 being seen with a copy of A ...Jon & Kate Plus 8 being seen with a copy of A Series of Unfortunate Events.<br /><br />What, too mean?CKHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741681893677604323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-58481281305375732582009-10-16T10:45:38.048-04:002009-10-16T10:45:38.048-04:00I haven't found that my internet use has cut d...I haven't found that my internet use has cut down on my book reading - in fact, in reading the various writing blogs out there, I come across other book recommendations that I add to my list. As I appreciate your blog, I hope you choose to continue it but that's my selfish side - what about an internet holiday instead? Then you could see if there was an actual difference in your activities before making a permanent decision. Happy Friday! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-37710583199905270632009-10-16T10:22:13.179-04:002009-10-16T10:22:13.179-04:0068 hours a week? Someone is seriously pulling dow...68 hours a week? Someone is seriously pulling down our average. Clearly the surveyors split their time between large, coastal cities and hamlets without laptops, phone lines or electricity. Now 136? That I buy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-12338259634121755092009-10-16T10:21:50.966-04:002009-10-16T10:21:50.966-04:00Internet can be a time sink. But like anything, it...Internet can be a time sink. But like anything, it needs moderation.<br />I thought the Neil Gaiman book was kind of cool when I was participating in it real time. It showed me how many different ways a story could be taken in just one sentence.<br /><br />I'm only on the intertubez if I'm at work and have some down time. It's the only slot that works for me.<br /><br />Perhaps you have a slot? Maybe you could give yourself one hour per day to consume internet stuff. That way, only the bare essentials like e-mail, keeping up with the most entertaining/important blogs, etc. would get done without all the unnecessary things.<br /><br />Or maybe just cut out enough time so you're able to read a book a day, and once the book is finished, then let yourself go online.<br /><br />I anticipate small companies with brilliant ideas on how to coach people to manage their internet usage and social networking platforms will spring up all over the nation. We have life coaches. Why not internet coaches?Reeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387498259078528854noreply@blogger.com