Does anyone else find this forum addictive? (Page 2): Thank you so much for your reply. I like your suggestion to get out and take some photos, it is raining here and so I'm posting...

ggiaphotos Loc: Iowa

flyguy wrote:

don1w wrote:

I have to agree with Fee Fee for the benefits and Flyguy for the can't-get-away-from-here.
It's good we can have fun together.
Lets take some pictures....

Thank you so much for your reply.

I like your suggestion to get out and take some photos, it is raining here and so I'm posting images and replying to messages.
In a moment I'll hang it up for awhile and watch the playoffs --- 49ers & Giants --- kick off is right now.

So then what I am hearing is you have TWO addictions, football and UHH? TWO that run at the same time? Next you will be telling us that you..... :roll:!

Me, naw, no addictions.... photography, UHH, football, quilting, grandkids, just passing interests :hunf: :P

srenee Loc: Florida

Oh my goodness! I'm not alone, a few days ago it said i was a regular here but I forum hop, I've been at Jacks Tech Corner FB group for the past few days, live shows on sun morn and sometimes live sat or sun nite to, we had one tonite. I just told someone I need to go on an internet fast

srenee Loc: Florida

oh it's back; I'm a regular here

Frankie Loc: Florida

flyguy wrote:

I'm spending soooo much time here that I will need an intervention to help moderate my usage.

Okay, I can't hide it any longer.....I too have a hedgehog on my back!!!

srenee Loc: Florida

Frankie wrote:

flyguy wrote:

I'm spending soooo much time here that I will need an intervention to help moderate my usage.

Okay, I can't hide it any longer.....I too have a hedgehog on my back!!!

Is It An Ugly One? LOL

Frankie Loc: Florida

srenee wrote:

Frankie wrote:

flyguy wrote:

I'm spending soooo much time here that I will need an intervention to help moderate my usage.

Okay, I can't hide it any longer.....I too have a hedgehog on my back!!!

Is It An Ugly One? LOL

Yes, a big Ugly one....and I CAN'T GET IT OFF!! ;-)

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

I am not addicted. I went to bed early after the Patriots won their seat to the Super Bowl was my first mistake because at my age sleep is not a big requirement. So next thing I know I'm staring at the wall at 4:07 in the morning. Now it's 4:32 and I'm on a second cup of coffee and here at UHH. Let's go through all the forums and see what folks are doing.

Addicted .... Nope

Aaarrghhhhhhh - Sarge

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Citation wrote:

I'm fairly new here, and I too feel the potential for addiction. In response, I have tried to analyse why the forum feels so good. Here's why it affects me the way it does:

1. Just when I think I do a good job, I look at the photos of others. It is a humbling experience, and humility is a virtue.
It makes me understand that I need to be better at what I do.

2. Not many of my family members or friends are all that interested in my photo collection. This site enables me to show my pics whenever I want to and under the topic I choose.

3. When a topic is created that interests me, I suddenly recall some good photos that I took a few years ago. In finding them, it's like seeing an old friend. It's fun to share them with others.

4. Getting a free critique is valuable. I am a better photographer because of that. Critiques here are usually kind and positive.

5. I meet new potential friends here who share my passion. Everyone needs socialization. Some of these folks even live near me.

6. Every time I decide to post a new photo, I re-edit it. It's amazing to see what a crappy job I did with my original edits. I am amazed at some of the detail in these photos that I overlooked originally.

7. Every once in awhile, several people post some accolades regarding a photo I have taken. I would be lying if I didn't say that a little praise feels good.

8. Learning anything new is an uplifting experience. The human mind, once expanded, never returns to its previous size.

9. The mind is like an iceberg. At least ninety percent of our potential is below the surface. (see attachment)

10. The forum provides a wide range of information. Virtually anything we want to know can be answered by someone here.

Any addiction can be harmful if is causes us to neglect important projects or people we love. The aforementioned is listed to help us understand why it is easy to get addicted to this site. Avoiding the magnetic appeal requires that we focus on what is really important in our lives and to remember that it necessary to do everything in moderation.

I'm fairly new here, and I too feel the potential ... (show quote)

You summed it nicely with those points you listed --- many are the same reasons I am attracted to, and value, the site.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

MOI??? Noooooooooo, I am not addicted to UH. NO, I AM NOT! UH Annonymoose? Outrageous! I will be OK!

photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

I'm happy to say I am totally addicted.. from day 1.... I spend most of my time here .... but it's a good thing because it has gotten me out taking photographs daily ... I've learned a lot from the folks here and a lot about my camera. How bad of an addiction could that be?

Horseart Loc: Alabama

photogrl57 wrote:

I'm happy to say I am totally addicted.. from day 1.... I spend most of my time here .... but it's a good thing because it has gotten me out taking photographs daily ... I've learned a lot from the folks here and a lot about my camera. How bad of an addiction could that be?

YEAH, what you said!!!!

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Maybeeeeeeeeeeeee.

ckcougar Loc: NATIVE FLORIDIAN

Horseart wrote:

photogrl57 wrote:

I'm happy to say I am totally addicted.. from day 1.... I spend most of my time here .... but it's a good thing because it has gotten me out taking photographs daily ... I've learned a lot from the folks here and a lot about my camera. How bad of an addiction could that be?

YEAH, what you said!!!!

Ditto ya'll ... If I am not doing something important like shooting pics or eating I find myself here. Great place to be with great people!!! Beats tv hands down.

deanna_hg Loc: So. Alabama

I find this so funny. I felt that way within the first few days of being on the forum. I'm not on here quiet as much has I was, don't think I've been listed as a regular yet. However, I ck. it in the morning, I ck it off and on during the day and I'm cking it at night. Addicted, hmmmmmmmm, interesting concept of the possibility.

Scubie Loc: Brunswick Georgia

Once you get hooked on hedgehog it is sorta like cocaine.....it is addictive...