   (Game) Programming is addictive?
  What do you think on this? I was listening to some Bonobo (still am infact) and when browsing their record labels fora, I found a thread about autism. It contained a little test and most of it I answered "No - Never" because, surprise surprise - I'm not autistic. But, some of the question such as "Do you take such obsession to you work, it interferes with your social life/daily routines?" I answered "Yes - almost always" and I find this true.I believe it partly the reason I broke up with my girlfriend after a 2 year long relationship, probably 3 times a month (possibly more) when she asked to do something I'd agree and then cancel at the last minute, just to try and solve a bug.Its also effected my school life from time to time - I rarely complete homework and have to cram it in during my study hour (no lesson) or lunch time.Does anybody else feel that they experience this?   
  I do it with many aspects of personal computing. I haven't had any programming projects that were interesting enough to demand all of my time but hell I can get wrapped up just chatting with people on forums and messaging applications. Recently I've been pretty addicted to video games. First it was Diablo 2, then Killer7, and now World of Warcraft. The real question is whether or not this is a bad thing. I think people like us are simply introverts who are able to entertain ourselves without needing to be around people constantly. Don't get me wrong, I love a good party or a hot date but I hardly define my life with social interaction.   ;  Hmm interesting, your views are pretty much equal to mine (cept WoW, cause thats pants >_>) I personally think its both good and bad. I get much enjoyment from everything I do (thats the whole basis of addiction anyway) and it increases my knowledge (yeayea, ignore the porn ^_^'') - but then I have rejected some social times because of this.Hmm, still interested in hearing about other peoples experiences and thoughts :)   ;  I do not believe it has truly affected my life: I would give up anything to see some people... I sometimes ask myself what my friends are probably doing and the answer is 'Watching TV' and so I see programming as something far more productive than what they are doing when they have nothing else to do if you get what I mean. It is truly amazing how so many people are accepting to do nothing with their time/life.   