Is IW Healthy? - Page 3

LennonCook · 07-10-2002, 11:45 PM

It might be healthy, it might be unhealhy; it`s hard to say... but it is certainly healthier than the situation Saz described of sitting infront of the TV for hours on end... this mightn`t be real life as such, but atleast you`re interacting with people you trust [img]smile.gif[/img]

Bahamut · 07-11-2002, 01:13 AM

Personally... I don't give a flying f***. Enough said.

Do what you feel doing, it is YOU who is in control of yourself... now these guys have presented their opinions, and I agree... mostly. So it's still you who decide... I get worrisome when IW gets into level or chaos and banning again.. and so on... it brings me down... so what? I am proud to say that I have friends ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! And that if I ever get lost somewhere, I can just go to an internet cafe (given I am still alive and not mugged) and email someone asking for help.. and I am sure they will come and rescue my sorry ass... and that gives me comfort...

Ziroc · 07-11-2002, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by uss:
I think that sadly, IW is kind of a time waste. The only thing it develops is my typing skills.

Well, you can leave at anytime you wish uss......

07-11-2002, 01:58 AM

Wow, so far the response seems to be unanimous!

I just want to say that I never in fact thought that spending time at this forum is unhealthy. I have found it to be extremely enjoyable, educational, and thought-provoking. I simply wished to see what your viewpoints are on the matter, as I’m sure I’m not alone in receiving criticism like this.

I hope my friendships grow at IW, even if locational (I made that up) contact perhaps never occurs.

Thanks everyone.

Avi.

Jafin · 07-11-2002, 02:22 AM

I've received a lot of heat from people in RL about the time I spend online and on this forum. I think it had somewhat of an effect on me even though I didn't really realize until later because for about 5 months I almost totally ignored IW. Occasionally I would poke in a bit, post once or twice, and then not visit again for 3 weeks, a month, more. If anything, THAT harmed me more than IW did. I was developing some rather good friendships with some members here that would have flourished had I not suddenly disappeared. I received a lot of help with some problems I was having from a member here at IW and if not for his help I probably would have become very unhappy and depressed.

I really don't see a whole lot of difference between people in RL and those on the 'net. Other than the lack of visual, vocal or physical cantact, there really isn't any difference. Most likely the people trying to scam you on the 'net are going to try to scam people in any other means they can. The perverted sicko's who try to proposition children on the 'net would try in RL if they haven't already. In fact, that's what they are trying to do anyways, the 'net sicko becomes a RL sicko. Basically, if you're a slime bag on the 'net, you're a slime bag in RL and you're just as likely to encounter them in either place.

People I don't think really understand what an online community really is, or they haven't experienced it. When they haven't, they don't have any perspective and so they really don't know what they're talking about. Both of my parents have online friends, very close ones. In fact, in the summer of 2000, my mom had her friend stay with us for 2 months! And this woman lives in Sweden! She was exactly the same in RL as she was on the 'net. And my parents are some of the ones who give me the least heat about my online activities. They have experienced it. My best friend tends to (or rather did, he's given up now [img]smile.gif[/img] ) give me as much trouble about it has he can. He doesn't have any friends online that he didn't meet in person first. These people who try to say how unhealthy it is really don't know what they're talking about.

If you were losing touch with the physical world and living entirely on your computer (and IW) then there'd be a problem. Don't move toward the 'net at the expense of RL. However, be careful in moving toward RL at the expense of your 'net friends. You don't want to lose anything you'd regret...

-Jafin

[ 07-11-2002, 02:24 AM: Message edited by: Jafin ]

Yorick · 07-11-2002, 03:08 AM

Who says you won't meet them in person Avi. I've met 10 Ironworkers. I'll be meeting a few more in a few days too. [img]smile.gif[/img]

It's all about balance. Friends in person, friends online. Friends online are an extension of the "penpals" of yore. Outside your normal sphere and able to provide a different support. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Megabot · 07-11-2002, 03:12 AM

I think internet friends is great and you learn mutch abouth people all over the world and i can`t think that is "unhealthy" (sp?)
And all the time on the news and on tv you hear about how dangerus the net are yong girls and boys that have been lured by older men to meet them and they have been atacked and so on i think that is happening but it is not hapening wery ofen i think!
And i have meet many cool people on the net that i have meet in RL and we meeting from time to time and have a beer and things like that and that is wery nice!!
I also meet Karen (Vesselle) here on IW and we had a great time together we chatted on ICQ for houers

so i think the net is GREAT!!! THX IW!! I also make here a little more happy when she broke her toe we talked about this and she say that it helped here a lot to have someone to talk to when she had been on the hospitale for two days and so on!

Also here on IW you meet people that almost have the same interest`s that i have and that also is cool we can talk about games we play ask for help and thigies like that and that is also wery great.
I also use lot of time on TTLG.COM in the editor forum where we talk about problems in creating Tief missions with DromEd2 and that is WERY cool to!
I am not an good writer so i hope you can get a clue for what i tink is great here hehe!
And something that suprised me is that you Aviendha , Vessy and Ziroc like the Thief games i thot it was only me that like this games here but it is not and that make me happy to LOL

I have also learned a little about geographi (sp?) from all over the world to and i have learned to write in english here to on IW first when i joined IW i could almost not write an english word but now i think i am pretty good (not perfect)but better than i was in the beginning lol!
So the online life is great i think better than sitting in front of that NASTY tv and watch movies and crap all the time!
So i hope all of us can be friends for a long time to come!!!!

That was my two cent`s here! LOL

cool topic Aviendha! [img]graemlins/drinkup.gif[/img]

Regards Eivind.

[ 07-11-2002, 03:22 AM: Message edited by: Megabot ]

Bahamut · 07-11-2002, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
Who says you won't meet them in person Avi. I've met 10 Ironworkers. I'll be meeting a few more in a few days too. [img]smile.gif[/img]

It's all about balance. Friends in person, friends online. Friends online are an extension of the "penpals" of yore. Outside your normal sphere and able to provide a different support. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Shattap dude you should drag your butt over here!!!

The terrorism is ova! too bad though coz you are already far awaaaaayy...

uss · 07-11-2002, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziroc:

quote:
Originally posted by uss:
I think that sadly, IW is kind of a time waste. The only thing it develops is my typing skills.

Well, you can leave at anytime you wish uss...... [/QUOTE]umm, i.. erm, uhh *runs away as fast as he can*

Megabot · 07-11-2002, 05:12 AM

Quote:

umm, i.. erm, uhh *runs away as fast as he can*

I think you should come back and use your cool "keyboard" more here! USS äöüõšž. Muwahahahaha lol!

[ 07-11-2002, 05:12 AM: Message edited by: Megabot ]

07-11-2002, 01:13 AM	#22
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	Personally... I don't give a flying f***. Enough said. Do what you feel doing, it is YOU who is in control of yourself... now these guys have presented their opinions, and I agree... mostly. So it's still you who decide... I get worrisome when IW gets into level or chaos and banning again.. and so on... it brings me down... so what? I am proud to say that I have friends ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! And that if I ever get lost somewhere, I can just go to an internet cafe (given I am still alive and not mugged) and email someone asking for help.. and I am sure they will come and rescue my sorry ass... and that gives me comfort... __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

07-11-2002, 02:22 AM	#25
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 39 Posts: 1,132	I've received a lot of heat from people in RL about the time I spend online and on this forum. I think it had somewhat of an effect on me even though I didn't really realize until later because for about 5 months I almost totally ignored IW. Occasionally I would poke in a bit, post once or twice, and then not visit again for 3 weeks, a month, more. If anything, THAT harmed me more than IW did. I was developing some rather good friendships with some members here that would have flourished had I not suddenly disappeared. I received a lot of help with some problems I was having from a member here at IW and if not for his help I probably would have become very unhappy and depressed. I really don't see a whole lot of difference between people in RL and those on the 'net. Other than the lack of visual, vocal or physical cantact, there really isn't any difference. Most likely the people trying to scam you on the 'net are going to try to scam people in any other means they can. The perverted sicko's who try to proposition children on the 'net would try in RL if they haven't already. In fact, that's what they are trying to do anyways, the 'net sicko becomes a RL sicko. Basically, if you're a slime bag on the 'net, you're a slime bag in RL and you're just as likely to encounter them in either place. People I don't think really understand what an online community really is, or they haven't experienced it. When they haven't, they don't have any perspective and so they really don't know what they're talking about. Both of my parents have online friends, very close ones. In fact, in the summer of 2000, my mom had her friend stay with us for 2 months! And this woman lives in Sweden! She was exactly the same in RL as she was on the 'net. And my parents are some of the ones who give me the least heat about my online activities. They have experienced it. My best friend tends to (or rather did, he's given up now [img]smile.gif[/img] ) give me as much trouble about it has he can. He doesn't have any friends online that he didn't meet in person first. These people who try to say how unhealthy it is really don't know what they're talking about. If you were losing touch with the physical world and living entirely on your computer (and IW) then there'd be a problem. Don't move toward the 'net at the expense of RL. However, be careful in moving toward RL at the expense of your 'net friends. You don't want to lose anything you'd regret... -Jafin [ 07-11-2002, 02:24 AM: Message edited by: Jafin ] __________________ [img]\"http://publish.hometown.aol.com/wolviejon/myhomepage/new_sig_image.jpg?mtbrand=AOL_US\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Proprietor of the Boogre Bar<br />And this is Bob, Chief Mischief Preventer of the Boogre Bar <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[elf]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/elf.gif\" />

07-11-2002, 03:08 AM	#26
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 52 Posts: 9,246	Who says you won't meet them in person Avi. I've met 10 Ironworkers. I'll be meeting a few more in a few days too. [img]smile.gif[/img] It's all about balance. Friends in person, friends online. Friends online are an extension of the "penpals" of yore. Outside your normal sphere and able to provide a different support. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

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07-10-2002, 11:45 PM	#21
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	It might be healthy, it might be unhealhy; it`s hard to say... but it is certainly healthier than the situation Saz described of sitting infront of the TV for hours on end... this mightn`t be real life as such, but atleast you`re interacting with people you trust [img]smile.gif[/img]

07-11-2002, 01:58 AM	#24
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	Wow, so far the response seems to be unanimous! I just want to say that I never in fact thought that spending time at this forum is unhealthy. I have found it to be extremely enjoyable, educational, and thought-provoking. I simply wished to see what your viewpoints are on the matter, as I’m sure I’m not alone in receiving criticism like this. I hope my friendships grow at IW, even if locational (I made that up) contact perhaps never occurs. Thanks everyone. Avi.

07-11-2002, 03:12 AM	#27
Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	I think internet friends is great and you learn mutch abouth people all over the world and i can`t think that is "unhealthy" (sp?) And all the time on the news and on tv you hear about how dangerus the net are yong girls and boys that have been lured by older men to meet them and they have been atacked and so on i think that is happening but it is not hapening wery ofen i think! And i have meet many cool people on the net that i have meet in RL and we meeting from time to time and have a beer and things like that and that is wery nice!! I also meet Karen (Vesselle) here on IW and we had a great time together we chatted on ICQ for houers so i think the net is GREAT!!! THX IW!! I also make here a little more happy when she broke her toe we talked about this and she say that it helped here a lot to have someone to talk to when she had been on the hospitale for two days and so on! Also here on IW you meet people that almost have the same interest`s that i have and that also is cool we can talk about games we play ask for help and thigies like that and that is also wery great. I also use lot of time on TTLG.COM in the editor forum where we talk about problems in creating Tief missions with DromEd2 and that is WERY cool to! I am not an good writer so i hope you can get a clue for what i tink is great here hehe! And something that suprised me is that you Aviendha , Vessy and Ziroc like the Thief games i thot it was only me that like this games here but it is not and that make me happy to LOL I have also learned a little about geographi (sp?) from all over the world to and i have learned to write in english here to on IW first when i joined IW i could almost not write an english word but now i think i am pretty good (not perfect)but better than i was in the beginning lol! So the online life is great i think better than sitting in front of that NASTY tv and watch movies and crap all the time! So i hope all of us can be friends for a long time to come!!!! That was my two cent`s here! LOL cool topic Aviendha! [img]graemlins/drinkup.gif[/img] Regards Eivind. [ 07-11-2002, 03:22 AM: Message edited by: Megabot ]

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