tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post1487810929038515515..comments2012-12-02T16:47:47.151-05:00Comments on prone to wander: Internet Boot CampUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-69252908142890973362007-11-24T19:35:00.000-05:002007-11-24T19:35:00.000-05:00I agree that sitting in front of some screens invo...I agree that sitting in front of some screens involves playing (Internet/game systems), and I think that's an acceptable way to play. And, you're right, it's a way of escaping the real world, which can be a relief sometimes. But I think the joy of running and jumping is that it allows play to happen without escaping from the real world, which just seems more whole and good to me. <BR/><BR/>But that doesn't mean I don't escape on a regular basis. It just means I wish I didn't as often as I do.LynnaeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611252678832380828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-8059154289108305892007-11-23T14:45:00.000-05:002007-11-23T14:45:00.000-05:00ok. I agree that running and jumping are better fo...ok. I agree that running and jumping are better for us. But playing is what we do when we sit in front of these screens. and it's hard to find people to actually run and jump and play with sometimes. I've tried to organize games of flashlight tag before, and either A) everyone's too busy, or B) people would rather do something else. and i think its very possible to maintain a healthy balance (not saying i do the best job of that). And it's an escape from the real world. The world sucks sometimes. and whats more fun than being the guy who saves it? (Halo, Star Wars games, Splinter Cell) thats why i like them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-21303821922202553972007-11-23T07:57:00.000-05:002007-11-23T07:57:00.000-05:00I totally agree! We were made to run and jump and ...I totally agree! We were made to run and jump and play; none of this sitting in front of screens for hours upon hours.LynnaeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611252678832380828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-41563533241738782402007-11-22T20:42:00.000-05:002007-11-22T20:42:00.000-05:00The same things were said about TV in the 60's and...The same things were said about TV in the 60's and 70's. But the internet, PC games, PC homework, and video games along with the old fashioned TV is now taking a real toll in the form of increased obesity leading to all kinds of health problems. <BR/><BR/>Its very strange for me to drive through subdivisions and not see children playing outside. Its just very disturbing to me. I mean keeping an open mind, maybe all this machine bending will have some long term benefit like making us able to sit through years of space travel to far away places. But - we were made to run and jump and play - it can't be good.Steve Ruberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870733607174277199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-56867356165475075272007-11-18T20:44:00.000-05:002007-11-18T20:44:00.000-05:00on the contrary, I rather like it. :)on the contrary, I rather like it. :)LynnaeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611252678832380828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-80401220802643171312007-11-18T19:49:00.000-05:002007-11-18T19:49:00.000-05:00must be rough to have family members not take your...must be rough to have family members not take your posts seriously...mary annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535836338939359683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-54847522494144826092007-11-18T15:31:00.000-05:002007-11-18T15:31:00.000-05:00haha. yeah.haha. yeah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-17608662988193272192007-11-18T02:38:00.000-05:002007-11-18T02:38:00.000-05:00feel better? :)feel better? :)LynnaeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611252678832380828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972618801092133317.post-61598606094634981272007-11-18T00:06:00.000-05:002007-11-18T00:06:00.000-05:00*cough* Hi... my names Joel Ruberg... and uh... I ...*cough* <BR/><BR/>Hi... my names Joel Ruberg... and uh... I am a recovering Internet addict... i was sober until... 5 minutes ago when I decided to write this comment. *sigh* wow. i really needed to get that off my chest. *cries*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com