Boards.ie = addictive !!!

Gandalf23 · 25-09-2005 7:40pm #1

I was stuck at home all weekend working (well, meant to be working anyway...), and I spent hours on boards.ie.

In fact, I have been spending more and more time on boards.ie lately, and I'm begining to wonder if the thing is addictive.

So, my question is, how long on average per day/week do you spend on boards.ie?

I must be hitting at least 10 hours this weekend alone...

TerrorFirmer · 25-09-2005 7:44pm

God yeah..

Maybe 2 hours a day minimum....

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 7:48pm

Yeah two hours for me. Too much so I decided to start my own forum(see sig). Help much appreciated

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 7:49pm

MobileInfantry wrote:

God yeah..

Maybe 2 hours a day minimum....

WOAH MobileInfantry. You and I have been on boards the exact same amount of time and you have about 4000 more posts than Ihave

Ishmael · 25-09-2005 7:50pm

Went through a Phase of being on for hours on end every day.
Spend about 4-5 hours or so a week on boards now.

RuggieBear · 25-09-2005 7:51pm

Sweet wrote:

WOAH MobileInfantry. You and I have been on boards the exact same amount of time and you have about 4000 more posts than Ihave

aye...but you probably think before you post tho

DublinWriter · 25-09-2005 7:51pm

Not so much as I used to since the 'New Posts' facility was taken away on weekdays...thank God.

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 7:52pm

Ishmael wrote:

Went through a Phase of being on for hours on end every day.
Spend about 4-5 hours or so a week on boards now.

What is your sig from?

Laguna · 25-09-2005 7:52pm

My name is Laguna and I'm a Boardsaholic.

(the first step on the road to recovery)

Yeah I'm addicted to the place, 2hrs a day usually. Is there a rehabilitation program available?

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 7:55pm

Hello Laguna. Tell us about your 'ordeal'.

Rhyme · 25-09-2005 7:55pm

Not usually... but i do have spells

Rb · 25-09-2005 7:57pm

Addicted to Boards? No, and no I'm not in denial.

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 7:59pm

Hes obviously in denial

Gandalf23 · 25-09-2005 8:02pm

Sweet wrote:

WOAH MobileInfantry. You and I have been on boards the exact same amount of time and you have about 4000 more posts than Ihave

Yeah, I noticed that too. MobileInfantry is addicted to Boards real bad.

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 8:08pm

Do I...Do I hit him?

Bottle_of_Smoke · 25-09-2005 8:09pm

I just moved out and only have web access when I visit my family. Really feels like im in rehab

Pighead · 25-09-2005 8:09pm

Before Boards.ie I used to have nearly a perfect life, I was living the Dundalk dream if you will. I hade a wonderful job, a great house, a beautiful and lovely girlfriend and most importanly my 2 beautiful little friends which I love dearly....now I've lost everything because of this website.

As he relates his tale of woe, Pighead shares one unforgettable detail with us. He says that in the depths of his addiction it became so hard for him to tear himself away from the computer that:

I decided to set up a little pot in my computer room so I wouldn't have to get up when I needed to go pee, as much as this may sound unbelivable I can assure you it's the truth.
Lying to family members, co-workers, fellow students, therapists, and others about the amount of time spent on the computer. "Look, you're wrong! I was only on my computer 22 hours yesterday, not 23. JBuzz off and annoy someone who cares. :rolleyes: !"
Engaging in computer activities to experience pleasure, gratification, or relief. "Aaaargh! After Hours,I lov you.!"
Showing physical signs, such as backaches, dry eyes, neglect of personal hygiene or eating irregularities. "personal hygiene?A long and distant memory i'm afraid"

Gandalf23 · 25-09-2005 8:11pm

Sweet wrote:

Do I...Do I hit him?

He needs our pity now, but we could hit him anyway?

25-09-2005 8:13pm

About an hour actually searching it, but I usually always have it on in the background.

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 8:13pm

Pighead wrote:

Before Boards.ie I used to have nearly a perfect life, I was living the Dundalk dream if you will. I hade a wonderful job, a great house, a beautiful and lovely girlfriend and most importanly my 2 beautiful little friends which I love dearly....now I've lost everything because of this website.

As he relates his tale of woe, Pighead shares one unforgettable detail with us. He says that in the depths of his addiction it became so hard for him to tear himself away from the computer that:

I decided to set up a little pot in my computer room so I wouldn't have to get up when I needed to go pee, as much as this may sound unbelivable I can assure you it's the truth.
Lying to family members, co-workers, fellow students, therapists, and others about the amount of time spent on the computer. "Look, you're wrong! I was only on my computer 22 hours yesterday, not 23. JBuzz off and annoy someone who cares. :rolleyes: !"
Engaging in computer activities to experience pleasure, gratification, or relief. "Aaaargh! After Hours,I lov you.!"
Showing physical signs, such as backaches, dry eyes, neglect of personal hygiene or eating irregularities. "personal hygiene?A long and distant memory i'm afraid"

That is so sad *cries*

bounty_hunter · 25-09-2005 8:15pm

I was just beginning to successfully cut down, and then I started college...

Laguna · 25-09-2005 8:15pm

Pighead wrote:

I was living the Dundalk dream if you will

....
.....
LOL, that's class, the Dundalk dream!, it sound like it could rival the American dream.

Sweet, the first rule of Boardsaholism is
"You do not talk about Boards.ie!"

the second rule is

"You do not talk about Boards.ie!"

regi · 25-09-2005 8:17pm

Exxxxcellent.

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 8:18pm

Ah yes the Dundalk Dream. The dream of kings

Laguna · 25-09-2005 8:20pm

I've heard the "Dundalk dream" is more akin to a higher spirtual understanding of the world instead of a simple dream...

Yook · 25-09-2005 8:21pm

Yea, i'd say i'm pretty addicted! But I read it a lot more than I post.
All I can say is, Mobile Infantry: WTF???????

Sauron · 25-09-2005 8:30pm

It started as a cure for boredom... then I just kept coming back for more.. and more... and then I discovered the Lost forum.. so it was a lot more...

Mr.Nice Guy · 25-09-2005 8:35pm

Yes I am an addict.

I just checked my profile and it was on this day a year ago that I joined Boards. Weird!

Here's to my Boards anniversary!

Stompbox · 25-09-2005 8:36pm

Sauron wrote:

It started as a cure for boredom... then I just kept coming back for more.. and more... and then I discovered the Lost forum.. so it was a lot more...

LOL.Thats the LOST effect

Maskhadov · 25-09-2005 9:13pm

Is this board just fantastic !!!

Rb · 25-09-2005 9:17pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote:

Yes I am an addict.

I just checked my profile and it was on this day a year ago that I joined Boards. Weird!

Here's to my Boards anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

AdMMM · 25-09-2005 9:49pm

atm I'm sorta avoiding Boards and not really posting that much. But there have been times when I'd post nearly 30-40 times a day!

ando · 25-09-2005 9:53pm

bout 30mins a day, some of you need help

lazylad · 25-09-2005 10:03pm

Yes I do find it addictive. I have been using it nearly every day in the past week or so. But knowing me Il probably get sick of it and find another addiction lol

Diarmsquid · 25-09-2005 10:06pm

I'm kind of addicted to boards.ie too.
Not as much as others but still, an hour and a half each day.
I mean it's everything in one site!
Why would you go anywhere else? Except here.

Happy anniversary Mr. Nice Guy.

junkyard · 25-09-2005 10:20pm

I thought the "Dundalk dream" was being able to nip up over the border and buy cheaper cars and food and stuff.

Gazza22 · 25-09-2005 10:26pm

/raises hand

Yep i'm also addicted to Boardsie....

I'd drop in a few times a day. There's some days where i'd just have a look and wouldn't post and then others where i go into a posting frenzy

lazylad · 25-09-2005 10:27pm

junkyard wrote:

I thought the "Dundalk dream" was being able to nip up over the border and buy cheaper cars and food and stuff.

If only we all lived at the border prices are better across border. But if you know the right people Im sure prices can be cut down to size :cool:

junkyard · 25-09-2005 10:33pm

Lazylad, is that tax free or off the back of a lorry?

TerrorFirmer · 25-09-2005 10:34pm

I can't spend more then a half hour at work thinking....I wonder if anything good is for sale on boards....I wonder if any new interesting topics....

I actually thought it was pretty normal really until you guys speak of it as if its bizarre. I mean, I post about 20 messages a day, which to be honest isn't an overly large amount really.

Anyway, if you wanna see an even bigger poster, go check out Tar.Aldarion.

Farls · 25-09-2005 10:38pm

Wouldn't say i'm addicted...I can go a week without looking at it but for over 4 years I've been using the site and if i'm online I'll normally log on and see whats happening.

Tis a great place.

I do read an awful lot more than I post though, fantastic for anyone thats big into procrastinating.

lazylad · 25-09-2005 10:39pm

@junkyard..lol from the local cash and carry lol.
@mobileinfantry. I agree u never think of addiction until people say it to you. I never used boards before when I came on to it first I was lost now im used to it. I loves it but I think il stop using it after a while when the parents get the phone bill lol

Boards.ie = addictive !!!

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