Are you addicted?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 03 Mar 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Ahria	03 Mar 2005
I was thinking since there are so many other list of questions to tell if you are addicted - lets see if you addicted to AT? (I'll do a seperate one for tarot :) ) Please post your score afterwards. 1. Do you log into AT at least every second day? 2. If your internet connection is down do you find yourself very frustrated that you cannot come say hello/read/post? 3. Do you refresh to see if any new posts have been made to where you have posted? 4. Do you have more than two threads on your watched list? 5. Your inbox/outbox has more than 50 items? 6. You find it hard to decide what to delete out of your inbox/outbox? 7. You know more than three members first names? 8. You get excited to see, in your normal email, a notification that you have a new PM? 9. You browse the deck section for hours trying to decide which deck to get next? 10. You have no idea what your life would be like without AT? If you reply yes to 1 - 4 of these questions you might be addicted. If yes to 5 - 6 you are addicted. If more than 8 - well lets hope you never lose your internet connection for you will have terrible withdrawal symtoms :D. Oh if you feel there are any question I have missed - add yours :P PS My score is 10. I die over weekends *sob*

Phoenix Rising	03 Mar 2005
yes I know I'm addicted, first thing in the morning when I wake up and last thing at night, and then there is inbetween, and when I get my Broadband probably all day! I enjoy chatting with a couple of my best AT buddies. And seeing what chaos I can cause, or something!

closrapexa	03 Mar 2005
Hmmm, well my answers are as follows: Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. And I log on every day. Hell, here at work i keep the window open and refresh it once in a while if there are threads that I want to be up to date on... Can anyone help me?

Ahria	03 Mar 2005
Maybe if we have enough people we can petition for a forum for a support group ;)

psychic sue	03 Mar 2005
I posted an apology the other day in the Chat section, because of all the posts I am clocking up. I'm hoping that it's just the first flush of enthusiasm as I am new here! But after doing the addiction quiz I'm not so sure! ;) Edited to say: Maybe someone could draw up a 12 step programme???

closrapexa	03 Mar 2005
But that would mean actually logging on to the forum to treat an addiction to the forum })

DollieAnna	03 Mar 2005
Wel I scored a zero. I guess I like the forum but I am not addicted. That is good, cuz I would be unable to take time off from work to go to ATF rehab. lol.

psychic sue	03 Mar 2005
I'm off work at the moment, so am free to indulge my addiction. What happens when I go back? I don't have internet access ??? (breaking out into a cold sweat and trembling) H E L P!

Ahria	03 Mar 2005
closrapexa wrote: But that would mean actually logging on to the forum to treat an addiction to the forum }) That was the point :) psychic sue wrote: Maybe someone could draw up a 12 step programme??? Hmm 12 steps - will have to work that one out... psychic sue wrote: I'm off work at the moment, so am free to indulge my addiction. I am at work pretending to be really really busy :P

similia	03 Mar 2005
Ha, very amusing. I'm a 5 so moderatly addicted. I tried patches for a while, didn't take.

Milfoil	03 Mar 2005
Oh dear . . . clearly I'm hoplessly addicted! (can you get a score of 16?? LOL) Shoot me now!

huredriel	03 Mar 2005
I got an 8, so yes addicted, but at least it wasn't a 10 *sigh of relief*, although I don't hold out much hope of retaining the 8, I will eventually start getting more decks :D

Ahria	03 Mar 2005
Milfoil wrote: Oh dear . . . clearly I'm hoplessly addicted! (can you get a score of 16?? LOL) Shoot me now! We will just hook up a IV for you and feed AT directly into your bloodstream :)

WolfSpirit	03 Mar 2005
I have actually less than I expected... :D 1. yes 2. yes 3. no 4. no idea, never check it 5. yes 6. no 7. yes 8. yes 9. no 10. yes DollieAnna maybe you can moderate a support group - just don't be too hard on us. I fear we might transfer our addiction to you though })

seneris	03 Mar 2005
Well, I guess that I'm not addicted to AT then... I only answered 'yes' to two questions. I LOVE getting PM's! I get very excited when I see that I got one, it makes me very happy...

Annabelle	03 Mar 2005
I scored a 7, so I'm definitely addicted. Even on busy days when I don't have much time to post, I still log in pretty often just to see if I have any PM's and to click the New Posts link and see what's been going on. And I've lost count of the number of times I've browsed through the entire deck list, trying to decide what to add to my wishlist (as if it isn't too long already).

OakDragon	03 Mar 2005
I only scored a 9 out of 10. :D I don't scour the deck section for hours, but only because I happen to have a good idea of what decks I want from having seen and heard about them various places.

psychic sue	03 Mar 2005
Well I'm the kind of person who gets excited at the thought of a new text message on my phone - even if it's just to tell me my top-up has been successful. You can image what a pm does to me!

Free Flight	03 Mar 2005
Yep well I am an 8. I have been denying this each time I log on but now i have to face up to the truth!

contradiction	03 Mar 2005
i am going to give myself an 8. i don't spend hours in the deck section, but i do spend hours hitting the new post link, just to make sure i don't miss anything. there was a few others that i reworded a little so it fit me. but AT is like my cigarrettes, i'll quit when i die. i'm addicted and i know it, and i don't care. i like being addicted. i have to log on and check the new post even when i don't have time, like right now.

Solty Dog	03 Mar 2005
I got a one, so by the question's standards, I'm not that addicted. But I have this "one more deck" idea in my head. I only get that with addictions, or as my wife calls it, my obsessions. In a completely unrelated note, my new deck arrives next week. This is only the third one since I completed my wish list. :) B.S. Dog

Majecot	04 Mar 2005
I am a 7... actually i was surprised at such a low number...hehe I guess I am not as bad as I thought Quote: similia wrote: ...I tried patches for a while, didn't take. The gum doesn't work either ;)

Simone	04 Mar 2005
Believe it or not, I am a 6 }) (counting out the inbox/outbox section because I clean them up regularly and have no hard time deciding what to keep or not ;) I save them on my computer hehehe) I also do not scour the deck sections as I mostly get confronted with what I want / need in other ways. And, having been deprived of computer and internet access for a few weeks last year, I know it gets better after a while... like heartbreak, or other bad thingies. Time heals it all, so I know how it can be :D Ok, honestly, I'd be an 8 then... Love Simone

Ahria	04 Mar 2005
Simone wrote: Ok, honestly, I'd be an 8 then... The first step is admitting it ;)

purple_scorp	04 Mar 2005
Well, who was here when the hacker attacked??? ATF was offline for a couple of days.......how did we survive? I remember somebody started a thread about what we all did instead of coming here. I'm not addicted (which according to the Oxford mini dictionary means doing or using something as a habit or compulsively; devoted (to a hobby or interest) but I do love coming here :) purple_scorp

Cascade	04 Mar 2005
And if you look at the devil card, those chains are freely worn.

psychic sue	04 Mar 2005
purple_scorp wrote: Well, who was here when the hacker attacked??? ATF was offline for a couple of days.......how did we survive? I remember somebody started a thread about what we all did instead of coming here. I'm not addicted (which according to the Oxford mini dictionary means doing or using something as a habit or compulsively; devoted (to a hobby or interest) but I do love coming here :) purple_scorp Ohhh don't scare me like that purp! What if it happens again !!!!!

purple_scorp	04 Mar 2005
Dear ps, well, I'm sure Solandia has installed a ton of software that would stop another attack like that. Worse case scenario.....we could chat offline ;). p_s

SunChariot	05 Mar 2005
Well, I have to say I fit your definition for addition to AT. But who could blame me, it's such a great place to be.:-) bar

firemaiden	06 Mar 2005
I'm not addicted but the Cosmic Toaster is.

Alta	06 Mar 2005
Interesting test. It would appear that I am a 7.5. I am not clear in my own mind whether or not I could face life without ATF. I do keep my Inbox clean. I do recall the hacker attack. I spent quite a lot of time on the main pages in that period since the Forums were dead.

Ahria	07 Mar 2005
Marion wrote: Interesting test. It would appear that I am a 7.5. I am not clear in my own mind whether or not I could face life without ATF. I do keep my Inbox clean. I do recall the hacker attack. I spent quite a lot of time on the main pages in that period since the Forums were dead. I think by definition all moderators are addicted else how would you become a moderator :P firemaiden wrote: I'm not addicted but the Cosmic Toaster is. Huh???

Simone	07 Mar 2005
Ahria wrote: Huh??? Can someone who does not know the Cosmic Toaster really be addicted? Ahria, does this mean you have *not* read all the threads?! *Gasp* ;);)})

Ahria	07 Mar 2005
Simone wrote: Can someone who does not know the Cosmic Toaster really be addicted? Ahria, does this mean you have *not* read all the threads?! *Gasp* ;);)}) Hey check my join date, I have been on 16/24 trying to catch up *sigh* its alot of hard work you know, and my addiction to oprah and drphil are suffering. *goes does a search on Cosmic Toaster* bbiab to report :)

Simone	07 Mar 2005
Ahria wrote: Hey check my join date, I have been on 16/24 trying to catch up *sigh* its alot of hard work you know, and my addiction to oprah and drphil are suffering. *goes does a search on Cosmic Toaster* bbiab to report :) giggle ;) I was kidding you... but hey, what do you mean, my addictions to oprah and drphil are suffering ?!? you mean you have other addictions besides AT?! (still kidding ;) )

Ahria	07 Mar 2005
Simone wrote: giggle ;) I was kidding you... but hey, what do you mean, my addictions to oprah and drphil are suffering ?!? you mean you have other addictions besides AT?! (still kidding ;) ) Hey I have a addictive personaility borderling on stalking, I never do understand those court orders all I was trying to do was be friendly ;) K I have done the Cosmic Toaster search and my head is spinning I sort of understand *I think* I feel very confused at the moment *need to go and book another aromatherphy massage* Hate it when you start with one question and end with 40 more....

bleuivy	07 Mar 2005
Wow - I'm only a 7. I was expecting an 8 or 9. I don't hit refresh to see if there are new posts in threads I'm stalking. I just have a VERY long watched list. :P And the New Posts button is my friend. Overall, I cannot believe how I did anything with tarot before I found AT. Sniff. I love you guys. :)

bleuivy	07 Mar 2005
PS -- Anyone want to try to explain the Cosmic Toaster? :P

huredriel	07 Mar 2005
bleuivy wrote: PS -- Anyone want to try to explain the Cosmic Toaster? :P Isn't the cosmic toaster that from which great knowledge pours, pop in the bread and out comes toast. The bread's interaction with the toaster means that knowledge will change its perception (or appearance). But then what do I know, not been around here for very long :D

bleuivy	07 Mar 2005
huredriel wrote: Isn't the cosmic toaster that from which great knowledge pours, pop in the bread and out comes toast. The bread's interaction with the toaster means that knowledge will change its perception (or appearance). But then what do I know, not been around here for very long :D Hmm. That does make sense, Huredriel. Hee - I like food-related metaphores. They feel so cozy. :)

Ahria	07 Mar 2005
Food being cozy - hmmmm I thought I was well... nevermind :) *joke* Somebody please give me the low down about Cosmic Toaster it is driving me insane and I need to sleep tonight :D

Keslynn	07 Mar 2005
Check out this thread, Ahria. It should explain it. http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=37497 :) Kes

rainwolf	08 Mar 2005
[quote]1. Do you log in more than every other day?]/quote] I log in every few hours at a min when im at home :| <--and i know how to work the html code here, i got it really bad. But its not my fault they dont make an aeclectic tarot annonymous! I scored an 8-the last two were subjective luckily for me :D

Majecot	08 Mar 2005
purple_scorp wrote: Well, who was here when the hacker attacked??? ATF was offline for a couple of days.......how did we survive? I remember somebody started a thread about what we all did instead of coming here. I'm not addicted (which according to the Oxford mini dictionary means doing or using something as a habit or compulsively; devoted (to a hobby or interest) but I do love coming here :) purple_scorp Oh horrors p_s...don't remind me (thank goodness for IM) I thought I would absolutely perish in those days!!! I am much better now...no no, really I am :D I can go umm, one or two whole days now without checking ( I think) yeah ok, that is why I am still here at 12:38 in the morning

Ahria	08 Mar 2005
Majecot wrote: Oh horrors p_s...don't remind me (thank goodness for IM) I thought I would absolutely perish in those days!!! I am much better now...no no, really I am :D I can go umm, one or two whole days now without checking ( I think) yeah ok, that is why I am still here at 12:38 in the morning Hmm maybe one of the questions should of been do you lose sleep due to reading and posting.... ;)

bleuivy	08 Mar 2005
Ahria wrote: Hmm maybe one of the questions should of been do you lose sleep due to reading and posting.... ;) No no! I think it's good that wasn't a question! If it was, I know I would have been one point more addicted. ;)

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