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[Sapphire]

I have been seeing studies over the last 5 years or so coming out that say people who spend too much time online are worse off.

I think this depends on where you spend time online though. It seems the more time you spend on places like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok actually harms you in more ways than one. They reported a drop in intelligence, increases in anxiety and stress, and overall physical health consequences. I can understand that cause these platforms are stress-filled hiveminds.

So how much time do you spend online? Do you browse more on your phone or more on your computer? Where do you spend most of your time online?

 

[Deleted member 191]

I have been seeing studies over the last 5 years or so coming out that say people who spend too much time online are worse off.

I think this depends on where you spend time online though. It seems the more time you spend on places like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok actually harms you in more ways than one. They reported a drop in intelligence, increases in anxiety and stress, and overall physical health consequences. I can understand that cause these platforms are stress-filled hiveminds.

So how much time do you spend online? Do you browse more on your phone or more on your computer? Where do you spend most of your time online?

Regardless of computer or phone. I spend about 5-6 hours online M-F (25-30 hours total). I do about 10 hours each Saturday and Sunday(20 hours total). So that probably shakes out to 30% minimum, but no more than 35% of my time each week.

 

[Jay]

Allllllllllll MFN DAAAAY!

 

[MarleyK20]

I have been seeing studies over the last 5 years or so coming out that say people who spend too much time online are worse off.

I think this depends on where you spend time online though. It seems the more time you spend on places like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok actually harms you in more ways than one. They reported a drop in intelligence, increases in anxiety and stress, and overall physical health consequences. I can understand that cause these platforms are stress-filled hiveminds.

So how much time do you spend online? Do you browse more on your phone or more on your computer? Where do you spend most of your time online?

I spend a great deal of time online but I also do research for grants, publications, research, etc, so I learn a lot. I have used social media but not as much as most because I know why it was created and who is responsible for the debauchery. I do see a decline in critical thinking, cognition, temperament, comprehension, and patience. I see people taking their phones in the bathroom. I pass by bus stops and teens are looking at their phones and not talking. Technology has decreased our social skills and etiquette. It's been a disaster in my opinion.

 

[MarleyK20]

Allllllllllll MFN DAAAAY!

And we thank you for your trailblazing to give us this site to use.

 

[Jay]

And we thank you for your trailblazing to give us this site to use.

Thank you!!! That means a lot.

 

[educatedman23]

Allllllllllll MFN DAAAAY!

Of course. Moderating this platform.

 

[Mastamind]

Too much lol

 

[MarleyK20]

Thank you!!! That means a lot.

It takes courage to step out and do something for our hard-headed, Mr. Charlie's stuff-loving asses. 😂 We gone learn one day. I appreciate your effort, vision, and most importantly love. You gotta love us to do something like this this. I'm wishing you the best.

 

[Blackgravity]

probably too much, a lot of reading some game play, and a little bit of youtube.

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

I keep my iMac on when I am home and check in to see if I need to fill any orders from my eBay store. But I have my Dell laptop on 6Zeros full-time and pop in and out daily. I just love this space Jay has made.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I'm online for probably most of the day, if it's the weekend. Though I spend more time on Youtube and forums than on social media like Facebook and Twitter. I only get on those two here and there to keep up with friends and family, I tend to stay away from the political crap there.

 

[Christybabe]

To be candid,I spend a lot of time online,but mostly on WhatsApp and Facebook. WhatsApp status is more like my online shop, it is where I place my adverts and it is also where I shop😁 I check status and buy from sellers,at the same time, I get buyers from those who view my status. I also use my Facebook stories to advertise and I am in some groups that are very interesting. I get updates,gists,news and I sometimes watch funny reels to pass the time. I also surf the net. So far, I think my intelligence has increased 😁.

 

[Jay]

I keep my iMac on when I am home and check in to see if I need to fill any orders from my eBay store. But I have my Dell laptop on 6Zeros full-time and pop in and out daily. I just love this space Jay has made.

Thanks brotha. We gonna have the app for you very soon too.

 

[educatedman23]

I was thinking of getting off this space when I first got on. I'm glad I changed my mind.

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

Thanks brotha. We gonna have the app for you very soon too.

That's fantastic Brotha Jay!!! Watch membership climb the week it's released.

 

[Jay]

That's fantastic Brotha Jay!!! Which membership climb the week it's released.

We’re looking for a membership boost but also tracking engagement boost as well.

 

[TeeGee]

Most of my Businesses and work is based online, I don't have any 9-5 job, I work from home with my laptop or mobile phone so i spend on an average of 10 hours online daily.

 

[educatedman23]

Most of my Businesses and work is based online, I don't have any 9-5 job, I work from home with my laptop or mobile phone so i spend on an average of 10 hours online daily.

Totally understandable. I have an online business as well. I spend a huge amount of my day online.

 

[Barida]

I am going to be neutral on that study about people staying online a lot being worse off. I mean, such study is simply focusing on socialization and not putting into consideration how the internet has helped a lot of people find solutions to their problems.

 

[Maxwell]

For my business purposes, I spend roughly 8-10 hours online. It's business and I'm very serious about it. But for my own personal catch up online on social media with friends, it depends on what we're talking about. It might be longer or shorter.

 

[Sapphire]

I am going to be neutral on that study about people staying online a lot being worse off. I mean, such study is simply focusing on socialization and not putting into consideration how the internet has helped a lot of people find solutions to their problems.

I think the biggest issue was the use of social media platforms, not spaces like this or generally reading and watching things. Twitter, Facebook, etc. all seem to cause most issues for people in terms of mental health.

 

[Barida]

I think the biggest issue was the use of social media platforms, not spaces like this or generally reading and watching things. Twitter, Facebook, etc. all seem to cause most issues for people in terms of mental health.

Right on point. Social media apps such as Twitter has done a lot of damage to people's mental health. I have read stories of false rape accusations on Twitter making the accused commit suicide. So, I agree that staying longer daily in that kind of online environment make no sense.

 

[Sapphire]

Right on point. Social media apps such as Twitter has done a lot of damage to people's mental health. I have read stories of false rape accusations on Twitter making the accused commit suicide. So, I agree that staying longer daily in that kind of online environment make no sense.

I have heard of stories like that too. I don't even think minors should be allowed on them platforms yet there are kids as young as 8 years old on Instagram, Twitter, etc.

 

[JerriBun]

I have heard of stories like that too. I don't even think minors should be allowed on them platforms yet there are kids as young as 8 years old on Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Absolutely agree. Minors should not be on social media. They pick up so many mannerisms and phrases and their parents are "confused" about where they learned it from.

 

[Danny]

In all honesty, I don't keep tabs on how long I spend online till now you have mentioned it with your inquiry. What I know is that I spend a good number of hours online on daily basis especially at night. I don't usually sleep early, so once i. I'm awake, I'd be online till I start feeling sleep.

 

[Sapphire]

Absolutely agree. Minors should not be on social media. They pick up so many mannerisms and phrases and their parents are "confused" about where they learned it from.

I feel like they need a better system to sign up. I don't want them asking for IDs cause that is crossing a privacy line but they have to think of something. A way to verify someone's age at the very least. Kids need to be protected!

 

[Heatice]

For my catching up and fun, I should be spending at least 4-6 hours online for it. But for my business purposes, I don't have any limit. I don't have an offline time except for when I can't attend to messages for transactions. You have to make those money all the time whenever you can.