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No Harm, No Foul in Heavy Net Use

Posted by timothy on from the doc-I-got-these-jitters dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Breathe easy, addicts. A new study says there's no harm in extended Internet use, contrary to earlier research indicating otherwise. Science Blog reports on an a University of Alberta study that found it can even be therapeutic for those 'facing social isolation and loneliness.'" So rejoice, everyone reading this on Sunday afternoon.

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  1. So you mean... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That I'm not a loser?

  2. Re:sure. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    http://www.snopes.com/quotes/mrgorsky.htm

    Your sig is bullshit.

  3. hi2u by ircbuddy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    asl plz

  4. Re:Does that mean I can get ADSL now?? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    People who support John Kerry are SO HOT! Have you seen his cousin, for instance? Unbelievable! What is it about Kerry supporters that makes them so attractive?

    Deaniacs should just go home. Ugly people have no place in politics.

  5. Rejoice! Natalie Portman's All Grown Up by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Natalie Portman has come a long way from her 'Star Wars' princess roles.
    The recent Harvard grad has the confidence to take her career to new heights with riveting roles and a more glamorous look.

    Catch up with her!

  6. Sunday Afternoon by Nermal6693 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It's Monday Morning in my timezone, you insensitive clod! :)

  7. Yeah, no problem by pantycrickets · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    No problem except that Comcast will close your account and threaten you.