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Did anyone else spend their childhood and teenage years on the computer?
I've been on the computer a lot since age 8, and I'm 17 now. What influence has it had on you? I feel like a computer addict.. but I went on the computer a lot because I didn't have much friends to really hang out with and everything. And now it's just an escape, really, after really stressful days. But it's caused me to procrastinate to an extreme degree, these past few years. But I went on fun sites over the years like Neopets, GaiaOnline, Tumblr, etc. And played many games like Sims, MapleStory, GunBound, and Habbo Hotel.. from many of their beginnings. Like I was on MS since Beta. I don't play games anymore, and now I mainly go on forums, look up news articles, watch shows and movies online, and use tumblr and facebook.
Its scary to ask, but is it sad that a lot of my life was shaped by the internet? and am i the only one? what does it mean? what are the positives and drawbacks?
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ahah i'm just like you. 18 years old. i'm not really a "social butterfly". i come home from school and get on facebook and come on advicenators and give out advice. its what i do in my free time, instead of going to parties etc.
i'm not really sure what it means either. its nothing to be ashamed of though. some people watch movies all day. some people drink all day. we like to be on the computer all day. its not a big deal.
the drawbacks are.. of course, not having a life outside of the computer. not socializing enough. not experiencing things and missing out on opportunities
positives, learning new things from online. getting more experience (on this website of course) because you learn what other people have been through and what to do if you're in a similar situation.
i'm trying to get out more and doing new things, maybe you should try the same! :)
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It sounds as though you're using the Internet for just the things that it SHOULD be used for! There is so much 'out there' that is good. Being an old codger, I remember a time of NO pcs, bulletin boards that you connected to by 1200 baud modems that we upgraded the next speedier model as they came along, text-based Internet access and then finally, the interface that we're used to these days.
I often wonder how in the world (back in the good old days) I found the torque spec for a Kawasaki axle nut, who the heck that actor is in whatever movie, or made acquaintances with people all over the world.
I guess I've spoken to some of the positives that I can think of. The drawbacks would be not taking the time to get outdoors for a bicycle ride, hike in the woods or park... that kind of stuff. You can really expand your horizons with just a few clicks and enjoy what the online world has to offer, but you need to also make room for family.
Lastly, I'm almost 55 and after a long tough day, (I work in a busy IT department), one of the best ways for me to wind down is come home and play a game for a bit, read some of my favorite forums - answer some questions with the hope of helping someone! (Grin) After 30 minutes or so, I'm fit company for my wife.
I think that you're every bit as normal as the rest of us, that you have nothing to worry about.
Best regards.
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