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Corkie40Corkie40 Member Posts: 2
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Hi all,

I need to do a research for school about computer addiction. Please help me out with a minute of your time to fill in some questions, I will greatly appreciate it

How long do you use the computer on average a day?

What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?

Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

Thank you in advance

 

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  • Man1acMan1ac Member Posts: 1,428
    Originally posted by Corkie40


    Hi all,
    I need to do a research for school about computer addiction. Please help me out with a minute of your time to fill in some questions, I will greatly appreciate it
    How long do you use the computer on average a day?
    About 7-10
    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?
    Nothing really, I only used the computer that much because I have nothing else better to do
    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?
    My eyesight, but that's about it
    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?
    I'm a lazy person who lacks commitment, my biggest reason to cut down my computer time would be because I will force myself to be less lazy and find other activities to do such as sport
    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?
    As much as a non-waterproof raincoat
    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?
    Well I'm a big boy now and I can easily control my gaming addiction. However I remember when I was younger and addicted to games I think it would help. However I think generally, most casual games play on consoles. The more geekier children play games on their computer, and I'm sure they'll be able to find a way to outsmart the software. But hey, I supposed it may be worth a shot.
    Thank you in advance


    No probs :)

     

     

    We're all Geniuses. Most of us just don't know it.

  • rotvrotv Member Posts: 3

    How long do you use the computer on average a day?


    12-13 hours week days, 16-20 weekends.. and some 4-5 day gaming sessions.

     



    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

    Nothing... i don't have anything else really, or is that what i tell myself?

     



    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

    Yeah, honestly i don't know what I'm going to do after school... i have no skills other than gaming, and because of gaming my grades suffer horribly.

     

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

    More sleep, better focus at school, more commitment into school work compared to my uncaring now.

    better physical/mental health.

     



    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less addicted?

    yes and no, it either turns into something to brag about to your gamer friends, or you'll step yourself down with it.

    the sad thing is seeing 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, racking up... it really starts becoming Surreal, then you realize it has to stop.

     



    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

    well... to a game addict it would be something we would do anything to get around. (I've seen people reformat their hard-drive and install Linux just to log-in to a free to play game)

     

     

     

    i think the best way to overcome your addiction would first of all be to commit to it, then step yourself gradually down.

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  • pon14pon14 Member Posts: 45

    How long do you use the computer on average a day?

    5+ hours

    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

    Probably Girls

    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

    Nope

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

    Don't intend to

    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?

    nope

    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

    nope just to get you more angery

  • HYPERI0NHYPERI0N Member Posts: 3,515
    Originally posted by Corkie40


    Hi all,
    I need to do a research for school about computer addiction. Please help me out with a minute of your time to fill in some questions, I will greatly appreciate it
    How long do you use the computer on average a day? Roughly 3-7 hours


    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much? Not much really as i am carefull about this so its the pain i feel walking lol.


    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much? No like i said i am carefull about this.


    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)? Family this assumes i develop a problem.


    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted? No


    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction? No as most addicts seem to be MMO players and imagine an auto cut in some end boss raid that is taking too long and imagine what will happen to your Avitar if you got cut out.


    Thank you in advance

      Your welcome and good luck

     

    Another great example of Moore's Law. Give people access to that much space (developers and users alike) and they'll find uses for it that you can never imagine. "640K ought to be enough for anybody" - Bill Gates 1981

  • GrygoreGrygore Member UncommonPosts: 26

    Ahhh darn...I thought this topic was about hookers!

  • Merlin1977Merlin1977 Member Posts: 168

    How long do you use the computer on average a day?  ~5-7 hours

    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?  nothing cos if a friend comes down or phones up i will go out with them

    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?  yea headaches and the fact i don't move for long periods so end with muscle problems

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?  friends

    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?  nope

    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?  not really because you can just re-open the software and continue playing the game, so you would need a lock out time on the software as well.

  • FTL_MarkFTL_Mark Member Posts: 7

     use this as research www.cracked.com/article_18461_5-creepy-ways-video-games-are-trying-to-get-you-addicted.html

     

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  • mizuabayamizuabaya Member Posts: 5

    How long do you use the computer on average a day?

    >>>>> 12 to 18 hours / day

    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

    >>>>> Nightlife / Partying

    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

    >>>>> Social life

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

    >>>>>> Electrical bill arises

    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?

    >>>>>> No... Not at all

    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

    >>>>>> IT WILL NEVER WORK FOR HARDCORE GAMERS...

     

     

  • cyankyroscyankyros Member Posts: 5

    WELL, HERE's MINE >.<

     

    How long do you use the computer on average a day?

    Hmmm.. About 5-8 hours (on weekdays) / 8-12 hours on Weekends >.<

    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

    Also Social Life / Friends

    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

    Pet's might get hungry.

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

    Work / Reports / Cooking

    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?

    Could be.... *But it doesn't apply to everyone here (I guess)

    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

    Yes... ^^ *Add an extra alarm as well...

  • Ralphie2449Ralphie2449 Member UncommonPosts: 577

    here's me answers

     

    How long do you use the computer on average a day?

    in weeks around 8-11 hours, weekends 13-16 hours

    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

    Nothing, if i had anything more interesting to do than the PC i would do it

    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

    Body may start showing problems

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

     

    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?

    nope, it will just make the person to want it more and more and do a few things across the line to get it.

    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

    nope, u either commit yourself in playing less or just keep playing. that software seems like waste of money.

     

  • peternorthepeternorthe Member Posts: 6

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    How long do you use the computer on average a day?

    ~ 4 - 6 hours per day

    What is the #1 thing you miss out on in life because you use the computer too much?

    ~Skateboarding

    Is there anything you get worried about when you use the computer too much?

    ~ None So far.

    What is your biggest reason to try to cut down computer time, (if you intend too)?

    ~ School Projects

    Do you think a game time monitor tool works to get less adicted?

    ~No.

    Do you think commitment software(auto close game after x hours) works to overcome your addiction?

    ~No

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