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Internet Addiction Test....

  • 19-06-2006 6:52pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭


    It's an old one and hasn't been posted on here for years. I'm curious to see how the newer people are doing though. :)

    IAT

    Post in the poll afterwards for amusement value. We can see what percentage of us have "problems". :)

    What was your score? 227 votes

    20-49 points
    0% 0 votes
    50-79 points
    68% 156 votes
    80-100 points
    31% 71 votes


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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭plenderj


    46...

    Given that I work in a web company I don't think that's too bad :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,092 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    39 - I have teh control!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    34. I rule.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,113 ✭✭✭subway


    39.
    test is more like are you a mentaller.
    who the **** fantasises about the internet???


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭So Glad


    I got:

    35

    You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,732 ✭✭✭rain on


    26. i'm surprised.. i could easily spend 5-6 hours a day on the internet.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 39 unreg54756987


    57

    You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 345 ✭✭eiretamicha


    45...I thought the number was going to be much higher than that.

    Glad to see I don't need therapy...yet. :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,089 ✭✭✭fuzzywiggle


    42
    You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    I only got 30, but then I mostly work online and nearly all of my mates are on msn/whatever so we all keep in touch with each other through it when organising nights out etc and for keeping in touch when we're in different countries.

    The test is interesting in that you can't be addicted to the net with it if your social life is at least partially covered by online activity (IM programs, blogs, etc). It was written a few years ago but I still think it was flawed by the above even then.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,481 ✭✭✭Blisterman


    31. You're all nerds.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭hiscan


    35
    i in control


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭Huggles


    35..........phew LOL :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,560 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    Humm.... "Your Internet usage is causing significant problems in your life. You should evaluate the impact of the Internet on your life and address the problems directly caused by your Internet usage." Feck off im off to some other site i was thinking about while on the toilet.... :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,866 ✭✭✭Adam


    53...

    I'm a web programmer, by default i spend 6 hours a day on the computer with bb access, and will often spend 4+ hours after work browsing, having nothing else to do... it certainly isn't a problem though!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,561 ✭✭✭Rhyme


    36... not awful, but then again, i dont have net access in work.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Zomg ..69.

    "Yeah I want to terminate my internet connection please" :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭The Free Man


    29.............nerds!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,805 ✭✭✭Setun


    42
    Thaz me aswell. I got control.

    Kinda.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    37, thank fcuk, the divorce must be for another reason?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 804 ✭✭✭BMH


    52 =/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    33


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭Oriel


    52 :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,905 ✭✭✭Aard


    77 :'(
    Especially the late night thing, school/work suffering because of it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Cutie18Ireland


    92!! LMAO!! :D that darn neopets again! lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,536 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    56

    You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.


    Oh........:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    41.
    Yeah, that's probably about right. Although I can spend 8 hours a day or more on the net if I've nothing else to do that day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,473 ✭✭✭R0ot


    Feck 56 :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭scojones


    80
    You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.

    Oh dear god! :eek:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,437 ✭✭✭Crucifix


    47. Lots and lots of "Occasionally"s


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    I got 29 here... but yes... it's a pretty dated test seeing as it doesn't take into account always-on broadband internet.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    67. A bit of a problem. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,061 ✭✭✭✭Terry


    66 You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.

    meh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,344 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    20 - You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.


    I didn't read the questions and ticked all the checkboxes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭Scraggs


    84
    Your Internet usage is causing significant problems in your life. You should evaluate the impact of the Internet on your life and address the problems directly caused by your Internet usage.

    Uh oh, that really cant be healthy for a 19 yo girl:eek:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,894 ✭✭✭Chinafoot


    36

    You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.

    Sounds about right.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭Dooom


    57. Woo, not as big a nerd as Ruu. :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,467 ✭✭✭smemon


    66


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,257 ✭✭✭✭Rabies


    35


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,643 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    63

    :eek: :(


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,193 ✭✭✭[Jackass]


    32

    You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.

    Meh, probably over stated my nerdness to a little a bit too....but I wouldn't worry if I was the people who got higher scores and were told they have a problem...despite the fact that this questionaire is highly scientific and non-repetative questions, there is help out there!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    60. Thought it would have been higher - no need for Online Anonymous just yet - phew!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Well at least some got higher than me, was getting worried for a moment. Always-on ftw! :) "..and the nerds shall inherit the Earth" \o/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭dubtom


    22, I must show herself, She's convinced I spend too much time on line, I'm convinced she watches too much sh it on TV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    Overwatching TV is worse for you in some ways. At least online you have the possibility to be social with others. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭Matthewthebig


    41


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,688 ✭✭✭grimloch


    53.

    I only scored that way because the internet is far more entertaining than studying for my exams.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 654 ✭✭✭mr_disc


    *keeps his score private as its official after that im doomed lol:eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 432 ✭✭Daelus


    34. I was expecting more, to be honest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    31
    I work with webstuff so am online all the time but working.
    Boards is my only vice ;) Sometimes hard to log off...


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