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Does anyone else think they spend too much time on here?

(41 Posts)
CafeAuLait Sat 27-Nov-21 22:13:41

No. I just pop in for short periods of time during the day, like over a cup of tea. Between doing things. I'm happy with that.

Josianne Sat 27-Nov-21 21:51:49

When I joined GN, another poster told me it was addictive and I didn't know what she meant. I think I do now!
I dip in and out regularly, rather than for long periods at a time. I don't have the stamina, nor the inclination, to spend many hours on here but it is certainly my go to place as opposed to something like daytime TV.
I wonder how long you need to be away from GN to reduce your time on your return?

Urmstongran Sat 27-Nov-21 21:32:48

I took a sabbatical during the summer. When I came back in September I thought to myself I’ll limit my usage. Hmm. It’s creeping back up. My excuse at present is I’ve been confined to barracks for 10 days with a nasty viral infection.
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Atqui Sat 27-Nov-21 21:21:40

I suppose I feel I’m becoming addicted ! I enjoy drinking wine, but don’t want to have a drink problem!!

BlueSky Sat 27-Nov-21 21:05:01

No I enjoy social media, why stop if you like it? You don’t have to read a book or ‘do something productive’, unless you want to.

Kandinsky Sat 27-Nov-21 20:58:20

I’m shocked at the amount of time some people spend on here, like literally posting on threads all day long.
I think it’s an addiction for quite a few.
I think I spend way too much time on here - about 2 hours a day maximum, sometimes a lot less, and some days I don’t log on at all. But I still think that’s a lot.

Grandmabatty Sat 27-Nov-21 20:54:12

I definitely spend far too much time on social media. I had a break for a month and I don't think it was long enough. It's very easy to become addicted.

Calistemon Sat 27-Nov-21 20:53:32

allium

The popup ads seem to be getting bad think l will abandon it!

Yes, so annoying!

Calistemon Sat 27-Nov-21 20:52:35

Yes.

I need to write Christmas cards, bake a cake, finish a blanket, do some decluttering ......

You name it, I need to do it.

silverlining48 Sat 27-Nov-21 20:33:39

Yes , have been thinking of having a break because I also spend far too much time online,Mostly on GN,

allium Sat 27-Nov-21 20:32:50

The popup ads seem to be getting bad think l will abandon it!

Shinamae Sat 27-Nov-21 20:31:47

No, I am comfortable with the amount of time I spend on here..

GagaJo Sat 27-Nov-21 20:28:22

Hell yes! Time when I should be working, hence cutting down on the amount of real free time I have.

rafichagran Sat 27-Nov-21 20:25:54

Sometimes Atqui I do stop and read my Kindle though, and I tend to post on the days I am not in work.
I just enjoy reading and posting on Gransnet, and when I dont I will stop.

Grandmadinosaur Sat 27-Nov-21 20:23:18

Yes. Not just here though but online in general.

Atqui Sat 27-Nov-21 20:20:11

I’m thinking of going cold turkey for a week. ( I don’t think anyone will say”Where’s Atqui?”), but I seem to be spending too much time checking posts and think , as someone on the book thread said , I should be reading a book or doing something productive.Does anyone else feel the same?