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

earlier not easier

I guess it depends what is meant by "prolific" posters Lucca. Is it those like me who churn out four or five posts on a variety of threads before breakfast and then return at tea time? Or is it those who steadily write posts all day long but maybe keep themselves to one or two threads. Then there's the question of the length of posts, and surrounding research that has taken yet more time. That's what I meant easier about having stamina or not.
Hope your health picks up soon.

I just have a look a few times each day to see what's happening ... if anything. Usually read the GM thread and any others that interest me.

Have noticed that Calistemon you seem to have lost an l recently.

It depends. I’m not well at the moment so I’m on more than usual. In any case I tend to check in a few times a day. Why not ?
And imagine making a comment about “other/prolific” posters. A bit off I’d say.

I'm comfortable with my time on GN as I only come on occasionally.

I am on here a bit more than I was and it is much better than cleaning and ironing.

Yes I do but living alone it becomes a companion I do have long periods in the day when I m not on when I m working or shopping etc but yes when I have free time I do feel it eats into other hobby time

LauraNorderr

Definitely addictive. If you enjoy it, it’s not hurting anyone, better than alcohol addiction, gambling, smoking and many other harmful addictions.
It’s really just a chat over the garden wall and you get to choose the subjects that interest you.

Well said Laura!

Hetty That made me smile!!

I just take a look while I'm having a coffee. (I drink a lot of coffee!) If I'm tempted to sit around 'hibernating' too much, then I put the kitchen timer on.

I'm online for a lot of the day anyway when I'm working. Popping in here every now and again is equivalent to chatting over the desk between tasks. I'm often up late, too, as I don't sleep well, and logging on is better than watching late night TV, which is pretty awful.

I've never thought to time myself, as I feel no compulsion to be on here. I would worry, though, if I found myself noticing how much time other people were spending on here - now that's obsession .

My iPad informs me every Monday morning of how much time I’ve spent on the internet in the last week. ?☺️

I definitely spend too much time on here when I ought to be doing things I don’t want to do such as housework.

Josianne ?

Think?
KNOW

Definitely addictive. If you enjoy it, it’s not hurting anyone, better than alcohol addiction, gambling, smoking and many other harmful addictions.
It’s really just a chat over the garden wall and you get to choose the subjects that interest you.

No. I'm comfortable with the amount of time sent on GN.
I don't think I overdo it. Just once a day for an hour or two.

Too much time on here is certainly not good for blood pressure!
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Urmstongran

I note there’s ‘no comment’ from the most prolific posters.
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That is so funny you spotted that!

I note there’s ‘no comment’ from the most prolific posters.
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You can time my meals and coffee by my posts?

Josianne I suspect taking time out will not alter the amount of time spent when one returns - but might prove it
Can be done

I do multi-task ......

Not really. But I set up screen time on my phone recently and was embarrassed to see just how much time I spent online overall. GN came out at about 20/30 minutes a day, which paled into insignificance against the time I spend on Safari, Facebook, BBC News…..

Sometimes you just disappear down the rabbit hole.

When I say Yes I mean I pop in and out.

I've had breaks of weeks when I've been overseas as the internet is not good but we've been home so much more since Covid arrived.