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Originally Posted by Emma I don't understand the separation between 'real life' and the internet. The internet is something you use in your life. I don't see the distinction, personally.
SS has, in so many ways, enriched my life; be it through friends, experiences...whatever. Same as HP. Culture is a part of our lives, not separate. At the end of the day, it helped get me into University, led to some amazing journalistic experiences and has helped me meet so many fantastic people. All of which, is intrinsically linked with my life. Therefore I don't see it as an addiction, as such, because that word has negative connotations.
But maybe that's just me |
True, true and true.
I know SnitchSeeker is part of my real life... I guess what I mean is that I keep SnitchSeeker to myself when it comes to people I have known personally.
I guess it also depends on the situation. I've been brought up in a family where pretty much everything on the internet is considered dangerous, even if you're careful about what you say and do. My mother isn't really a computer person, and doesn't really understand that the internet can be safe.
My father once used SnitchSeeker against me in an argument that had nothing whatsoever to do with Harry Potter. He was yelling and all.
Basically, they both think I do have an addiction, and I disagree. So I just try keeping it to myself.
You're right to say I can't seperate real life and SS, because I spend hours at a time of my real life on SS.