Is this a waste of time?

[sirpado]

I spend a lot of time on the Internet, a lot just browsing, etc. And although I do find much of my experiences to be worthwhile (such as learning things on the Net), it seems that after I get up from my computer I really have not gained, just like after a session of TV.


I know a lot of you might strongly disagree, but what do you guys thing about this?

 

[Scouzer]

If you're reading these forums it is detrimental to your IQ.

 

[ROTC1983]

Originally posted by: Scouzer
If you're reading these forums it is detrimental to your IQ.

That is true

 

[bleeb]

The level of retardedness I gain is proportional to the amount of time I spend posting on ATOT. =)

 

[compudog]

Sign me up for a dose of stupidity as I spend way too much time on ATOT.

 

[Chaotic42]

Reading AT can be an educational experience. Just stay out of Off Topic. The HT forum is great, as are General Hardware and Operating Systems.

 

[TheCorm]

I would say that overall, the majority of stuff done on the net is "non beneficial" kind of stuff but there is still a lot done that is worthwhile.

How much time spent on your home PC is truly beneficial really?

But...at least you are interacting with what you are doing...TV is just sitting and watching.

Jamie

 

[dighn]

this forum is a huge waste of time. i really should stop spending so much time here and get on with my plan to do more useful things

 

[Analog]

kind of like replying to this note....

 

[Analog]

kind of like replying to this note....

 

[HappyCracker]

NPR did a blurb about watching television one day awhile back. They say it lowers your metabolism a bunch because you passively watch. At least here (heck even the Off Topic forum) I'm still paying attention. But now that I have a mouse with extra buttons for back and forth, it's almost like a remote control. heh

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: sirpado
I spend a lot of time on the Internet, a lot just browsing, etc. And although I do find much of my experiences to be worthwhile (such as learning things on the Net), it seems that after I get up from my computer I really have not gained, just like after a session of TV.


I know a lot of you might strongly disagree, but what do you guys thing about this?

Porn is not educational.

 

[Supahfreak]

I really have not gained...

Can you get this on TV? I think not...

FreAk

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: sirpado
I spend a lot of time on the Internet, a lot just browsing, etc. And although I do find much of my experiences to be worthwhile (such as learning things on the Net), it seems that after I get up from my computer I really have not gained, just like after a session of TV.


I know a lot of you might strongly disagree, but what do you guys thing about this?

Porn is not educational.

It can be

 

[StageLeft]

Most of surfing is a waste of time.

 

[aswedc]

what is there to do other than work/school that isn't a waste of time?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: aswedc
what is there to do other than work/school that isn't a waste of time?

Enjoy life! Except i don't even enjoy surfing the net that much - for me it truly is a time filler as opposed to a thrilling life experience.

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: aswedc
what is there to do other than work/school that isn't a waste of time?

Enjoy life! Except i don't even enjoy surfing the net that much - for me it truly is a time filler as opposed to a thrilling life experience.

You must have a LOT of time to fill!

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: aves2k

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: aswedc
what is there to do other than work/school that isn't a waste of time?

Enjoy life! Except i don't even enjoy surfing the net that much - for me it truly is a time filler as opposed to a thrilling life experience.

You must have a LOT of time to fill!

Too much it seems during the days