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To: Jon K. who wrote (166)	10/17/1999 1:28:00 AM
From: Jon K.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 245

* Jon's version of IA (internet addiction) Test * 1. When you get up in the morning, what is the FIRST thing that comes to your mind? 2. Do you go to your computer BEFORE you pee pee or after? 3. If you have a choice, would you eat your meal in front of computer or with your family? 4. Can you concentrate your work or study in front of a computer? 5. How often do you go to internet to check stock price and SI posts? (If you're full time trader then skip this question) 6. How many hours do you sit in front of computer surfing?

To: Jon K. who wrote (166)	10/18/1999 1:44:00 PM
From: SteveJerseyShore	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 245

Jon K., If you almost cried reading my post, I am almost in shock reading your Portfolio. I cannot believe that you sent 52 posts out since yesterday.(and it is only early afternoon!) Seems to me you are truly addicted and should not kid yourself any other way.You now reside on planet Cyberworld, no longer Earth.You must come back to Earth and the only sensible alternative is to sell whatever stock you own,(although I believe your neurosis is much deeper)shut off your PC, and get a life. What did you enjoy doing before in the year BC?(before computer).Get involved again.Your PC is a tool,not unlike a calculator or a do-all book at the library.Only difference is that you can actually converse with cyber-humans.These aliens cannot hurt you.They cannot intimidate.YOU are in control.You need not worry about your looks,your dress,your intelligence.Everyone is like you and you are like everyone.What a beautiful world! Trouble is,that world is Bullshit! You have sold your soul to the Devil.(B.Gates?)It's not to late,but you should start today.Try talking to real Humans instead of Cyberborgs.Get out and feel the Earth again! Do some yardwork.Paint the Kitchen.Get your mind off the PC by replacing it with something else. I was spending 60+ hours a week in Cyberworld, I now have not spent more than 2-5 hours per week online and my sanity is back.Try it.You will feel like a new person after a couple of weeks. Good Luck, SjS