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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-17-06 04:54 PM
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The 12-Step Program for Internet Addicts (oldie but goodie)


1) I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my newspaper like I use
to.
2) I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing.
3) I will get dressed before noon.
4) I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash the dog, get the kids off to
school, all before even thinking of the Internet.
5) I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and
family that are Internet-deprived.
6) I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Internet.
7) I will read a book...if I still remember how.
8) I will listen to those around me and their needs and stop telling them to
turn the TV down so I can hear what is happening on the Web.
9) I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email.
10) I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is necessary
or not.
11) I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my
checkbook because I was too busy on my computer.
12) Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed some time....and
the Internet will always be there tomorrow!

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Patiod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-17-06 05:29 PM
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1. Wow - sounds like my weekend vows!
Especially checking email during commercials
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