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February 24, 2011, 11:27:58 AM
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Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« on: February 24, 2011, 11:27:58 AM »
Thanks Matt Lauer, my wife saw this segment and went off like Saturn V. I am now officially a "Chat Room Addict." I have all the tell-tale signs. Distant, non-communicative, and lacking intimacy.

They recommended to establish "Device Free Zones" in your household. And to limit internet involvement to 3 minutes every two hours.

In the meantime, spend quality time with your spouse: Watch re-runs of Dr. Phil, Oprah, or for live entertainment, Housewives of Orange County/Miami/Atlanta/New Jersey/New York, etc.

Thanks Matt
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2011, 12:08:19 PM »
Quote from: "gran398"
Thanks Matt Lauer, my wife saw this segment and went off like Saturn V. I am now officially a "Chat Room Addict." I have all the tell-tale signs. Distant, non-communicative, and lacking intimacy.

They recommended to establish "Device Free Zones" in your household. And to limit internet involvement to 3 minutes every two hours.

In the meantime, spend quality time with your spouse: Watch re-runs of Dr. Phil, Oprah, or for live entertainment, Housewives of Orange County/Miami/Atlanta/New Jersey/New York, etc.

Thanks Matt

What did they blame for those same symptoms 20 years ago....  :scratch:
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February 24, 2011, 03:01:02 PM
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2011, 03:01:02 PM »
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In the meantime, spend quality time with your spouse: Watch re-runs of Dr. Phil, Oprah, or for live entertainment, Housewives of Orange County/Miami/Atlanta/New Jersey/New York, etc.

Thanks Matt

Yeah, uh-huh, riiiight.   :roll:
don't leave out survivor and am. idol.
I tell mine that's why I spend so much time on the computer.
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February 24, 2011, 03:46:52 PM
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2011, 03:46:52 PM »
Dont forget Scrabble on their I Phones with mother and friends! Last month something like 135,000 bytes or texts or whatever you gobble up playing scrabble!
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2011, 05:21:17 PM »
At least I don't have to worry about that.  Mine hates cell phones.  She has one supposedly for emergency but most of the time it's on the end table or has a dead battery.
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February 24, 2011, 08:31:14 PM
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2011, 08:31:14 PM »
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In the meantime, spend quality time with your spouse: Watch re-runs of Dr. Phil, Oprah, or for live entertainment, Housewives of Orange County/Miami/Atlanta/New Jersey/New York, etc.

Thanks Matt

Yeah, uh-huh, riiiight.   :roll:
don't leave out survivor and am. idol.
I tell mine that's why I spend so much time on the computer.

Oh No JJ, we cannot let our wives get together, mine is completely into those two shows, and I can't stand either one, well, Idol I watch for the first few shows as all the complete morons who have been lied to their entire life about their "talent" get shot down in flames and they go spastic.. that's kind of funny, after that.. forget it.
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February 24, 2011, 08:41:00 PM
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2011, 08:41:00 PM »
The first shows of Idol are the ones I hate.  I don't mind watching so much when they get down to six or so.  At least they can sing and now and then they will have a couple of hottie finalists.  ;)
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February 24, 2011, 08:55:48 PM
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2011, 08:55:48 PM »
Hey while nobody's lookin' sneakin' in between my allowed 3 minutes every two hours. Its tough bein' an attic.

She has Am Idol on. Believe it or not, would have to say they have more talent this year than in all the years past put together.

Lotta hotties too. Guess if u gots to go to jail... :roll:
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2011, 09:04:16 PM »
Mine is busy with homework but it's taping...
She keeps the damn DVR so full of idol, survivor, Okra, and Dr. Phil there is never any room left for fishing shows.   :x

(She has not yet figured out that I have her shows set for "delete when space is needed" and my shows set for "save until I delete".  ;) )
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February 24, 2011, 11:47:10 PM
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2011, 11:47:10 PM »
JJ, good deal, glad you saved the extra space.

That Okra could be the downfall of the red-blooded American male.

Let's offer another option..."Larry the Cable Guy, Only in America."

He loves America. He's genuine.

(He is the first to admit he has a fake accent...but pulls in 18 million a year)... :wink:

Chit, he qualifies for a Senate seat. But Only in America.  :lol:

A vote for Larry is a vote for the American Way.

Oops...the timer just rang.
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2011, 11:53:27 PM »
Just came in from the shop.  What'd I miss???
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2011, 06:39:37 AM »
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...non-communicative...
You?




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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2011, 07:34:01 AM »
:lol:
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Re: Today Show feature, "Chat Room Addiction"
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2011, 08:45:58 PM »
I didn't mean to slam the lid on this thread - hell I fit most of the symptoms.
Couldn't resist the poke there Scott  :wink:
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2011, 09:31:33 PM »
Play nice :geek:

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