2010-09-02, 08:15 AM
Alloy Wrote:The computer should be a distraction, something to enjoy when there's nothing else. If there's something else, there's no point in it.
In defense of the NEETs and myself, how do you suggest the priorities should be arranged? Surely, by your suggestion, computer comes last? What about the rest? How do you apply the same mentality for the other activities? Going to a theme park should be chosen over going to the mall because generally it is accepted as more fun? Riding a roller coaster inside that theme park should always be done while just sitting on a bench gazing at passers-by is obviously the other thing you'll have to pick if you don't want to be forced to go home?
Entertainment is entertainment, I don't think someone should be out (yes it often is more healthy) for entertainment when he doesn't exjoy it one bit. The computer shouldn't be a rock bottom buffer for your boredom crisis, it has its place, where it should stay.
Now I understand trying new things and finding new interests kind of an advice. Forcing yourself away from the computer for that period is reasonable; But that it should be the last thing on the list for eternities because of its vile nature isn't a healthy mentality, in my opinion.
Seconding the rest though, if you enjoy it, do it; If you don't, don't. Give yourself more opportunities to find new things you like, and do them.