BLOG 1 "INTERNET JUNKIE"
With a score of 23, I ended with an "Average" on-line user score on the Internet Junkie Test. Thats amazing to me because I use the internet on a daily basis! Between my iPhone, which I rely on for email, texting (family and work), FaceTime, and online internet use ...AND... my computer usage for work, school and fun, I probably total about 3-4 hours of daily usage. I DO NOT however have an addiction to the internet. In fact, its quite the opposite. Although I do agree that when I use the internet, it is A GOOD USE OF MY TIME because it simplifies my daily tasks and allows me access to virtually unlimited amounts of information, I usually feel tired of having to use the internet because I do use it so frequently. In fact, if I find a chance to not use the internet I almost always take it. This is most likely the reason for my LOW scores on the junky test.
Unfortunately, I do believe my frequency of internet use is the best use of my time. The internet is an invaluable resource. However, I do believe that people and business is slowly becoming to dependent on the internet. It seems that the more people rely on the internet, the less self sufficient they COULD become.
If the internet was gone one day, I think many people would have no idea what to do with themselves.
Link the Internet Addiction Test:
I agree with your outlook on the internet. I think it is a useful tool, if somewhat overused. I use technology much the same way that you do. Devoting most of it to research and school. However, as the American public becomes more and more dependent upon technology, I find myself pulling away from using it so much. I think becoming too dependent on any one thing is dangerous and doesn't set much of an example for our children.
ReplyDeleteRock on! I also agree with you that becoming to dependent is dangerous. Thanks for the comment :)
DeleteMy internet usage is both utilitarian and entertainment driven. I'm grateful that my score was only a 32. I thought it would have been higher. I just that I'm not as addicted as I thought I was.
ReplyDeleteHEHE, That was my thought as well. whats weird is that I do use the internet a lot and I had an incredibly low score.
DeleteSo, there must be a lot of people out there who are actually addicted to the internet.
Seems crazy to me
I agree with you interent is a great tool! And also you have a nice blog too!! I am very new at this, slowly figuring it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denelle
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