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1. What would you advise Roger Ridgway to do?
I would recommend him to start attending therapy with professionals on Net addiction. I think it's the best option to help him overcome his addiction.

2. Do you think that Net addiction is exaggerated? Is it another case of media hype?
Nowadays, there are many cases of people who spend more than 6 hours using the net, especially teenagers. Obviously it isn't something to ignore

3. Do we really live in an age of addiction? Can you think of any other so-called addictions that may be an invention of the media?
I don't think it's an era of addiction, but I know that on these days there are many people who use the net more than they should, harming their studies, work and relationships.

4. Do you use a computer regularly? What do you use it for? Could you live without it? Why/Why not?
If I tell the truth, I use my computer more than 5 hours a day because my career is based on making projects. So computers are essential for research and design the projects.

1. What would you advise Roger Ridgway to do?
I would encourage Roger to visit some medical specialist to getting advice. I is really hooked and in my opinion there is no way of breaking the habit without help.
2. Do you think that Net addiction is exaggerated? Is it another case of media hype?
No I don’t think so at all. In fact I think it is the opposite, we are not paying enough attention to this big problem.
3. Do we really live in an age of addiction? Can you think of any other so-called addictions that may be an invention of the media?
Yes, we do. Many people are looking for something to fill the boring and previsible life we have. Sometimes just for trying to forget problems. Also sport or watching TV series could be real addition. I think any sport, hobby, etc in excess could be an addition.
4. Do you use a computer regularly? What do you use it for? Could you live without it? Why/Why not?
Yes I do, every day for working or leisure. I have to say that I have hardly ever opened my computer during my last holidays. I suppose that it is mean that I am not computer dependent.

1. What would you advise Roger Ridgway to do?

I would recommend Roger to think if this is the life he wants to live. I would try to explain how this addiction have an impact on his personal´s relations, not just because of him loosing contact with family and friends, also for how his personal behaviors change when he has not access to his computer or cellphone.

2. Do you think that Net addiction is exaggerated? Is it another case of media hype?

Absolutely not. Today days, society has a huge problem with net addictions. Most people can not spend even a day without being connected to their social networks, and I think this is going to get worse with all new technologies that we have access to and how they have became essential in our daily life

3. Do we really live in an age of addiction? Can you think of any other so-called addictions that may be an invention of the media?

As commented on previous question, I really believe that we live in an age of addiction and that this is not an invention of the media.

4. Do you use a computer regularly? What do you use it for? Could you live without it? Why/Why not?

Yes, during the week, when I am at work, I spent all day connected to my computer, but during the weekend I try to stay away of it as long as possible. I think that is not possible for me to live without a computer, not because of an addiction, is just because I need it to carry out my job.

Hm yes, Jose Manuel. This morning I went to the gym and I was really frustrated because there was a guy on a machine that I was waiting to use, and he was just sitting there, fixated on his phone! He was doing one minute of exercise, then stared at his phone for 5 minutes... maybe his messages were super important, but I doubt it :)
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Pieter

1. What would you advise Roger Ridgway to do?

I would recommend that Roger attend therapy groups and talk to the group about his addiction problem. I would recommend that Roger attend therapy groups and talk to the group about their addiction problem. I think that this type of group could help him recognize his addiction and identify yourself in other people in the same way you behave every day.

2. Do you think that Net addiction is exaggerated? Is it another case of media hype?

No way. Nowadays, people are constantly checking their mobile phone to see what new messages or emails the have. If you hear the tone on your mobile that you have a new whatsap, people feel very nervous and anxious wondering who could be? Even if they are driving.

3. Do we really live in an age of addiction? Can you think of any other so-called addictions that may be an invention of the media?

We live in the age of net addiction. Internet provides you a door to access unlimited information and all kind of services. Regarding personal relationships, it's incredible how yoy can contact people of almost the whole planet.

4. Do you use a computer regularly? What do you use it for? Could you live without it? Why/Why not?

I use my computer to work. Almost 99% of the work is through a computer and applications. I spend the working day connected, when I return home, the last thing I want to see is a computer or a mobile phone.

As other people have said I would advise him to avoid using the computer as much as possible. I would tell him to rediscover again simple and basic things like walking along the countryside or the coast, going out with his frieds and leave, the further the better, any kind of screen. It's really sad to reduce your life into your personal computer screen. He's still young and he can, of course come back again to face-to-face relationships. What happens on the Internet is quite a lot fiction and seldom represents the reality of our daily experiences. Just in case of mobile phones the addiction is really worrying. I can check how people is controlled by this electronic device. Even the natural psoition of standing has changed because everybody uses it when walkin, I mean, we tilt our body forwrad and we lose all the rest of senses. Of course I use the computer, related to my job, but I would like not to employ it so much.

It is a controversial issue, the one of Net addiction. For one thing, it is not scientifically proven how the net is addictive.
While many talk about due to the addiction, causes remain vast, such asfeeling of lonileness, having difficulties to socialise or tyhe need to scape.
However, it is not yet considered yet as an illness.

Hi,
It'shard to give advise to someone you don't know, as Roger. In any case, I strongly recommend not to spend all of your timeor most of it to one single thing. Keeping the balance is the safest option, thus you may enjoy technology and the net but still be able to do other things and to accomplish witho duties and other needs without feeling anxious.
I think that human being has always lived in the era of addiction. In fact, we, humans, are always fighting for keeping the right harmony between our needs and our duties, our feelings, our worries, and as emotional beings thta we are, obsession is a part of ourselves thta we have to cope with in order to get border-line about somenthins, may it be drugs, the net, sports, there are millions of things thtat we get addicted to.

1. What would you advise Roger Ridgway to do?
I will help him to get some diagnosis and look for a treatment
2. Do you think that Net addiction is exaggerated? Is it another case of media hype?
Actually, I believe that is a real and big problem, because people can’t ignore real people and only focus on web friends
3. Do we really live in an age of addiction? Can you think of any other so-called addictions that may be an invention of the media?
These days we talk more about addictions, but it means only that now we are able to help people to give them up, and they can get help which it’s a good thing
4. Do you use a computer regularly? What do you use it for? Could you live without it? Why/Why not?
Of course I use a computer regularly, I search info, chat with friends and relatives, do online courses and 99% of my job must be done using a computer