What is the official threshold of PF addiction?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of addiction to Physics Forums (PF), exploring when one might consider seeking professional help for such an addiction. Participants share their experiences and perceptions regarding their engagement with the forum, touching on themes of personal habits, social interactions, and the impact on daily life.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that becoming a mentor on PF could indicate a level of engagement that may be considered excessive.
  • Several users describe their frequent visits to PF, with one noting they are subscribed to over 2,300 threads and check for updates multiple times a day.
  • There are humorous references to the idea of needing to "get a life" due to excessive PF usage, with some participants joking about withdrawal symptoms after short absences from the forum.
  • One participant questions whether their past behavior of refreshing the forum multiple times an hour constitutes addiction.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the level of engagement of a specific user, Evo, could be a benchmark for unhealthy PF usage.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about what constitutes normal versus excessive engagement with PF, with one asking if clicking "check mail" frequently is typical behavior.
  • There are playful exchanges about the nature of PF and its potential to be addictive, with some participants joking about the seriousness of the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on what constitutes PF addiction, with multiple competing views and humorous takes on the topic. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the threshold for seeking help or recognizing excessive use.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying degrees of self-awareness about their PF habits, with some acknowledging potential issues while others dismiss the idea of addiction. The conversation includes playful banter that may obscure serious reflections on the topic.

How much PF is too much PF for your health, job and relationships?

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  • #31
OK--another MAJOR hint:

P sicks F or ums
 
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  • #32
Topsy Kretts

Got it.

Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait how does one get addicted to this?!
 
  • #33
read that last hint really fast
 
  • #34
rewebster said:
read that last hint really fast

Yeah, I got it, Physics Forums. How does one get addicted to it?:confused:
 
  • #35
how long have you been doing 'it' today?


(check the appropriate box in the poll)
 
  • #36
rewebster said:
how long have you been doing 'it' today?

Hmmmm probably about 30mins now.
 
  • #37
How much PF is too much PF for your health, job and relationships?

Well, we'll need to do an experiment. :biggrin:
 
  • #38
I'd say whatever level Evo is at is the point that it becomes bad for your health.
 
  • #39
I was inactive for about a half a year and recently came back. I didn't even log in during that time. Prior to that, I was refreshing PF like 5+ times an hour for a 12 hr period (whilst in work and even during lunch). Does this count as an addiction?

Now we've got lots of members here that exceed 5000 posts. You guys need to get a life :-p And the ones that are approaching or have exceeded 10000 posts...geez
 
  • #40
Kurdt said:
I'd say whatever level Evo is at is the point that it becomes bad for your health.

:smile: No, no, no, it's bad for her health to be AWAY from PF. She doesn't break herself while she's sitting at the computer, she only breaks herself when she goes out to get fresh air. :biggrin:
 
  • #41
Moonbear said:
:smile: No, no, no, it's bad for her health to be AWAY from PF. She doesn't break herself while she's sitting at the computer, she only breaks herself when she goes out to get fresh air. :biggrin:

Oh yeah! Thats the right way round. Silly me. :blushing:
 
  • #42
Hey, that means I'm not really addicted to caffeine. When I go without it I get a headache ... it's not drinking coffee that's bad for me!
 

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