Comments on: Internet relationships: When the walls fall down

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:19:17 +0000

timethief — Well, I’ve been home for a few weeks now and am finally catching up, though there’s so much good-looking content here that I’m not sure that I can catch up completely.

It really is easy to fill in the blanks (in pleasant ways, of course) when it comes to online relationships. In some ways, I am glad that I am a naturally suspicious curmudgeon (no, really. but I hide it well! :) ) — it’s a self-protective quality that can stand in the way of forming relationships, but having a cautious approach really does keep me from getting too wrapped up in the online world.

There have been times when I’ve let blogging get in the way of life. It depends on how I’m feeling that week, whether it’s been rainy for the twentieth day in a row, or if I am totally down in the dumps. Strangely, if I’m paying real attention, I find that too much blog time depresses me. Anyway, I’ve been thinking a lot about the things you write about here. Thank you!

By: Bird

Bird — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:31:59 +0000

I've learned to present a carefully edited version of myself on my blog - it's all me and all authentic, but definitely just a small part of me. Sometimes I look at my writing and think there is something lacking there... and there is! It's the parts of myself I am keeping private. Strangely, I find myself opening right up when commenting in other peoples blogs, there is a lot less self editing going on then and I enjoy being more candid in those circumstances. People who follow those comments on to my blog must wonder if I am the same person! I often wonder what people who really know me think of my blog and the fact that they can match it to the actual person and compare the two. Most people are evasive when I ask them but say they enjoy the writing ;) Birds last blog post..Gardening Grounds Me

By: YogaforCynics

YogaforCynics — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:01 +0000

Hmmm...I only have two or three of the symptoms of internet addiction...which is kind of a good thing.... Hey...is that you with the laptop at the top of the post? YogaforCynicss last blog post..Rain, Conflict, and Green Tea

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:35:50 +0000

@Timethief great post none of the psychological symptoms nor physical symptoms, which are indicated by Harvard Medical, school that you cited are applied in my case. I do use internet heavily in my studies and work and this added to my experience and knowledge in my field of study so much. Academic blogs or Academic blogging is as I do believe is an asset. Also, reading sites as yours is really useful ones. I never felt that reading and searching your sites is a waste of time. Via for example your sites, I am learning and craving my skills. And via my Academic blog, I am learning and sharing knowledge. The negative comments one may find, I believe, we should not give them attention because such type of comments do not deserve it as they are full of negative energy which we can turn such negative energies into positive ones by believing in our words and writing skills talent. Thank you for writing such topic and searching for very good sources to cite them :) Saras last blog post..Updates Open Access Anthropology Day

By: Angie Alaniz

Angie Alaniz — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:04:06 +0000

Excellent post! ;)

By: Deji D

Deji D — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:36:59 +0000

Oh my! I’m in trouble. Seems like i’m addicted to be online