Can sites like Mylot become Addictive?

Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
July 4, 2007 11:49am CST
hi people. As you probably all can imagine, i spend a lot fo time here in mylot. I love this site, and i like to express my thoughts here and share them with all of you. But my question today is if you think that this kind of sites can become addictive. You know, get to the point in which it's not funny anymore and it becomes more a necessity than a hobby. I know that's not mylot's fault at all, but i'm just asking if you think that it's possible that it happens. Do you know any cases? has it happened to you?
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@Dan_ul (858)
• Romania
5 Jul 07
good question... my answer is no... it can't become an addiction... but it can become boring... cos we are humans and some questions and discussions are repeating over and over again... the funny part vanishes and the only motivation remains the moneys... witch are not even enough to determine an addiction... so in my case it's just spending some time;)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
more than boring, i would say it becomes tiring, becase it's true that this site demands a lot of time and a lot of effort and attention. Thus, after a while one can get tired of giving so much.
@Dan_ul (858)
• Romania
5 Jul 07
yes and it consumes us... in a spiritual way... and that's bad... cos it's just a virtual world;)
@joodzki6 (596)
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
not much..that's because i have a job to do. And it's just a matter of setting your priorities. Of course, my priority is my job, because i love this. Though, i'm enjoying mylot a lot, i still need to do things i must do before mylotting. But maybe if ever, i have no job at all and just staying at home...definitely, i will get addicted to it. Happy mylotting, my friend.
@joodzki6 (596)
• Philippines
6 Jul 07
well, just being honest and sincere...thank you, glad to know you like it ; ) good day!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Happy mylotting for you too joodz, i always love your replies :)
@vani24 (783)
• India
5 Jul 07
Hi Dude, Well i think i am very much getting adddicted to Mylot, i have the same feeling towards Mylot right from the day one till today...Thanks to people over here who made this happen and i am so happy that i am able to interact with many people globally and very nice tooo....Feels so good I am pretty sure that i will not leave Mylot at any cost....Thank you so much for posting such a lovely and nice discussion Good Day and enjoy your stay in Mylot Good luck and happy posting!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Thank you for your nice words and for your reply. :)
@hahzen63 (157)
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
yes, it can become addictive sometimes. People just leave comments that make no sense is a clear indication that some people have become addicted to it...hehe... but expressing one's thoughts especially if it does make sense is far from the symptoms of being an addict. It just means one is using his or her mind to the fullest. Not that productive if you're in a workplace though, boss might catch you and you'd end up discussing your thoughts someplace else...
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Yep, not a good idea to be busted by the boss hehehe. Better be careful with that!
@hahzen63 (157)
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
hehe...i am...and still am not caught red handed...phew
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
5 Jul 07
Hi there. I think to a certaint extent, mylot can become addictive to some people, especially when your having fun, meeting new peeps, making a little extra cash, and enjoy posting up and sharing what your knowledgable about, and what you've experienced...
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
we agree i think nardz...it provides so many good things and possibilities that addiction is always there if you're not careful.
@orbeltadz (506)
• Baguio, Philippines
5 Jul 07
You can control the addiction with this kind of site. No wonder mylot was made not for addicts.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
thanks for replying
• Baguio, Philippines
6 Jul 07
You're welcome.
@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
5 Jul 07
i think a lot of things these days become really addictive, and mylot is one of my addictions lol. i just keep coming back for more.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
yeah, i know the feeling, really. thank you for replying.
@rhinoboy (2129)
5 Jul 07
I don't know if it's a full-on addiction but i know I spend way more time on here than i should. i have other more important things that i should be doing but I always end up on here!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Yeah, it's the typical saying....blah blah blah but i always end up on here....happens to me too rhino LOL...we are bad!!
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
5 Jul 07
Personally I think just about anything can become addictive, and I know that any kind of social site like this could definitely do so. Especially for people with little other social contact, it can become a major focus of your life. I don't know how serious my own addiction is, but I can tell you that I have one. Even on days when I don't really have the time or feel well enough to post here, I will come and read discussions even if I'm not up to typing at all! However, since I also have a lot of other responsibilities (including a full-time job and a son), I can't let it become too big a problem for myself!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Yep, sometimes being busy is the best remedy to fight against addictions. And i agree with you when you say that almost anything can potentially become addictive...it just depends on the importance that we give it and our more or less addictive personality.
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@anjrit (997)
• Indonesia
5 Jul 07
Hmmm it's interesting.something will be face bored time when we just doing it regularly without new variation.It could be addictive site guys but I 'm not feel it for this time I just enjoy with my discussions, I can speak and share my thinking here.It's happy to doing this...I got many knowledge,advise and news here
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
thanks for replying anj.
• Australia
5 Jul 07
Yes, sometimes you just find yourself trying to get into the mood of the discussion by reading every single reply before posting your own response to it. This takes ages due to the length of some discussions and having something useful to write up also takes time. But these days, I try to limit myself by only logging in once each morning and spending a maximum of 30 minutes. Any longer and it is taking too much of my own personal time away from me.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
it's fine that you set your own limits you can only exceptionally exceed. That way you keep the addiction monster under control. thanks 8.
@mari_skye (1637)
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
Yes, definitely. And I am a certified mylot addict. I joined mylot about a month ago when I saw it on another site being discussed by a member. The one that really got my attention was that he says it PAYS! So, since I have always been looking for ways earn extra money, I joined mylot. And I got hooked. Now it's a part of my daily routine. I come to work early and immediately open my mylot account. Then I browse for topics and discussions that interest me and type in my own posts or disussions. Then I minimize my window when its office hours and go back at it again during lunch break. LOL! Funny but I have never acted like this in a site before mylot.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Well admitting it is a good thing, and yes, paying is a tempting thrill that gets many people addicted. thanks for replying.
@Lissaboo (43)
• United States
5 Jul 07
I believe that any site on the internet can become addictive.Myspace.com though, is definately the worst addiction to the internet I've ever personally had.A few more that I have become addicted to are Robinhoodfund.com,Ethanpowell.com,Facebook.com,xanga.com,youtube.com, and definately yahoo.com I can't help but check my billion different profiles every hour on the hour.I think I need a job!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
I am in myspace as well. But mylot has the paying factor, and be sure that paying attracts many many people, some of which become addicted, and that's something myspace doesn't have. If they ever make a blend of mylot nad myspace it's going to be dreadfully addictive LOL.
@mr_imi (34)
• Egypt
5 Jul 07
i'm new it is the second day here but i think it will be addictive .
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
hehe, welcome to mylot. thanks for replying.
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
5 Jul 07
These types of sites can definitely be very addicting. I know that I became addicted to this site after trying it out for a while and have been here getting close to a year now. It is a lot of fun plus you learn a lot of new things and learn things about other people and make new friends. Plus we get paid for our comments and topics, which most sites will not do.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
yep, it's all in favor of becoming addicted LOL. thanks kg.
@Calais (10893)
• Australia
4 Jul 07
Im not sure, It can become quite addictive but then I think that something is wrong when its becomes a neccesity. Surely there is more to life...lol.I quite enjoy my time here and I cant wait to get back sometimes but I dont obsess over it.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
I'm glad you don't obsess yourself with it....frankly it wouldn't be good for you, right? thanks for replying :)
@cabergren (1181)
• United States
4 Jul 07
I think that done to excess can become very addictive. I would guess that some people get addicted to MyLot very easily.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
Yep, some people are addicted...I spend a lot of time here, but mostly waiting to do the things i really want to do. I use mylot as something i do "meanwhile".
@wendy82 (437)
• United States
4 Jul 07
Yes mylot is very addictive. It is just like a potato chip you cant just have one you have to have more. So that means that you have to keep doing discussion and you never have a life. Because you are stuck to this computer and it can tear up relationship. So good luck lightninstrike!
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
hehe, good luck for you too.
@sudasre (141)
• Canada
4 Jul 07
I don't think so? Me also spent more time infront the computer. Sometimes I login and check the messages in Mylot. not addictive.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
alright, clear enough sudasre, thank you.
• Pakistan
4 Jul 07
yes mylot is very addictive i must say, and also i think everyone who comes here for more than 3 hours is bound to get addicted, i have became addicted to this site too and open it 24/7, its really hard to even leave this site and go to sleep , the addiction is very bad and i dont know how to get rid of it and yes mostly every people here must have been addicted to mylot by now.
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
5 Jul 07
you're very right in what you're saying, knight. many people get to that point. thank you.