Comments on: How Much Second Life Is Too Much Second Life?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:44:52 +0000

I think SL comes in waves. And when we are in a more out-world wave we ask this question. The more active you are with someone or a group of friends in firstlife the less you utlize secondlife. For some, there only social life is SL. It can be from deformities on all scales. I’m not sure how to judge this other then individually .

By: Johnny

Johnny — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:05:43 +0000

It’s been suggested that internet addiction should be included in DSM V, with the following diagnostic criteria:

“Conceptually, the diagnosis is a compulsive-impulsive spectrum disorder that involves online and/or offline computer usage and consists of at least three subtypes: excessive gaming, sexual preoccupations, and e-mail/text messaging. All of the variants share the following four components: 1) excessive use, often associated with a loss of sense of time or a neglect of basic drives, 2) withdrawal, including feelings of anger, tension, and/or depression when the computer is inaccessible, 3) tolerance, including the need for better computer equipment, more software, or more hours of use, and 4) negative repercussions, including arguments, lying, poor achievement, social isolation, and fatigue.”

So if your SL use is ticking those boxes you should probably be concerned.

Ref:
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/165/3/306

By: Jillian

Jillian — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:31 +0000

SL is way addictive but its not to much to be online all the time if u have nothing else to do. to much is when you start getting upset about things that are happening in sl

By: Lets go to Watertown

Lets go to Watertown — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:41:30 +0000

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By: Skylar Smythe

Skylar Smythe — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:07:31 +0000

I think when people only order in food, or confess that they eat alot of canned food because it is “easier” and takes them away from their computer less. I think neglecting physical fitness, family and friends, doggy walks, and living in a pig pen because you are online 24/7 is indicative of a real mental illness.

I love Second Life too. But its a hobby. And while the friendships are important, the platform itself is a software application that can and should be unplugged when someone is struggling to maintain a certain level of life balance/sanity.

I feel sooo sooo bad for the kids of virtual world or gaming addicts. Fast forward to how messed up they are going to be…

Balance SL is for peeps who can maintain balance. If you can’t… you need to take up a different hobby.