Crackberry" Addiction: Rick Ueno's Story

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of addiction to wireless devices, particularly focusing on personal experiences with BlackBerry usage and the implications of such behavior. Participants reflect on their own habits and the potential for similar addiction within online communities, specifically Physics Forums.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Rick Ueno shares his experience of being "100 percent addicted" to his BlackBerry, emphasizing the extent of his usage, including late-night emails.
  • Some participants humorously suggest that there is no addiction to Physics Forums, while others imply that the community's downtime may have caused them to reflect on their own engagement levels.
  • One participant mentions rediscovering sleep during the downtime of Physics Forums, indicating a potential impact on their routine.
  • Another participant makes a light-hearted comment about personal hygiene in relation to forum engagement during downtime.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humor and personal anecdotes regarding their engagement with online platforms, but there is no consensus on whether such engagement constitutes an addiction.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes subjective experiences and humorous exchanges, which may not fully capture the seriousness of addiction but highlight personal reflections on technology use.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the psychological impacts of technology use, online community engagement, and personal anecdotes related to device dependency may find this discussion relevant.

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"Crackberry" Addiction

Aug. 23, 2006 — The lure of wireless devices is creating an addiction among some e-mail users, with experts comparing their behavior to that of a drug or alcohol abusers.

"I was 100 percent addicted to my BlackBerry," said Rick Ueno, general manager of the Sheraton Chicago.

He runs a 1,200 room hotel and says he used to be on his BlackBerry literally night and day.

"I would actually answer my e-mails at two o'clock in the morning," he said. "I'd be doing e-mails and brushing my teeth." [continued]
http://www.abcnews.go.com/WNT/Technology/story?id=2348779

Thank goodness there is no such thing as PF addiction. :rolleyes:
 
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selfAdjoint said:
Yes? And what did YOU do when PF was down for several days?:wink:
Rediscovered sleep...
 
selfAdjoint said:
Yes? And what did YOU do when PF was down for several days?:wink:
Hopefully brushed his teeth. :smile:
 

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