Alright evrybody in the Women's studies section will you commit?

Question

To breaking this ridiculous addiction with yahoo answers. I feel like those battered women that stay with the abusive husband and even go back after leaving the first time.

This place is for people who love to argue and have their views shot down or built up, however it is not healthy. Who's with me in the rehabilitation clinic. I'll go first. Hi My name is Letion and I'm an addict.

Answer 1

Well a lot of the trolls who cause problems in the first place are actually teenagers who just want to stir controversial issues up.

I like to take a harsher stance on the internet than I do in face to face debates so close-minded people of all stances can see another point of view. I've also toyed around with the idea of being a psychology, anthropology, or sociology major so I love debating over issues like feminism and conflict theory, etc... But I'm leaning towards a business degree now... I'm actually semi-studying for an Accounting final I have tomorrow, and arguing on here when I take 5 minute breaks... I don't answer most of the questions in here though... I spend a lot of time in the Diet and Fitness and Men's health sections... This topic just interests me though, as there are so many views.

Answer 2

Letion have you tried the 12 step program????  This forum will continue to be a literary verision of the Wacky Races forever.

Answer 3

Hi, my name is Kitana and I'm an alcoholic...err....

Wrong section?  

Answer 4

Well, my name is something and I've got this Yahoo thing under control.  I just found the women studies section like right now and I usually answer under 'family' and 'marriage and divorce' and 'etiquette'.

I'm fine, even if I have to check to see if I've gotten a best answer every time I get online.  I'm fine, even if I am proud to see my points soar -- from zero to I can't remember in a matter of two months or so, up to Level 2!  And they send congrats to me as well.  Hey? How can that be bad?  And I'm learning things. And sharing things with people.

Hey, its a matter of control people, moderation.  I'm fine, really, I'm fine.

Answer 5

Hi, Letion.

I don't think being here is unhealthy, especially if, like mine, part of your career is based on argumentation.

Answer 6

I don't come to this section that often but I don't think that this is the only place where people run around arguing and making people angry (go see the R&S section for some REAL hostility) If you still want to go, that's fine. Just be prepared for the same antics elsewhere on this site...

Answer 7

Hi, my name is pandora and isn't that the point of life? To share your thoughts with other people? You're a pansy if you are afraid to have your ideas shot down, or made fun of...grow up and get over it! You want a peaceful little world...well go lock yourself in the basement with some stuffed care bears.

The only way get stronger is to have someone beat us up once in awhile...and if you always play it safe..you will never know how to protect yourself...if you cant play it safe...

btw....don't try to use the whole "abusive husband" analogy to sway feminist..that's soooooo not cool.

Answer 8

I only Yahoo socially, I can stop any time I like?!?!.

Answer 9

Ha ha.  Yes I spend way too much time here, however it does not interfere in my daily life.  I do it when home alone or my husband is sucked into ESPN and I am not interested in what they are talking about.

Answer 10

Hi, Letion.

Hi, my name is Wendy and I'm an Answers addict.  

Answer 11

not until we punish the evildoers

Answer 12

Do you know how you break an addiction? You stop doing it all together.. so get off of GWS and never come back.

We'll all follow your example.

Answer 13

I only came on here because it said women's studies, I thought it would be full of chicks! no one knows me on the reality TV section anymore so I'm stuck here, sucks a*s!

Answer 14

you're not alone, babe. the thing is coz we got many active ppl with big brains here! it's partyin things up!

Answer 15

I'm just a recreational user.  I used to be an addict, but, luckily, I find most of the questions very boring.  So, I think I have it under control.  That makes me the most dangerous type of addict - right?

Answer 16

Ain't THAT the truth! LOL

Good luck letion :-)

PS: remember, if you need support you can always log on here.

Oh wait, that would sort of defeat the purpose :-(

But, who else would understand?

Best wishes :-)

Answer 17

Look, I can stop any time I want. Any time. I just don't want to. Why would I want to? It's fun, it's enjoyable...nobody's getting hurt.

LOOK, GET OFF MY BACK, OK?

Answer 18

I thought this was the rehab clinic.

Answer 19

OMG!  Tonight I was thinking the same thing.  Many women (feminists) write about wanting respect.  Men write about wanting equality.  And then there are the trolls and people in between.

Answer 20

Hello, my name is Tasha...

And I've been addicted to yahoo answers for about a year now. I started answering questions back in 2007, and I've been hooked every since.

It started off simple, the gateway questions and postings here and there. Then, it got worse. I started answering more postings; I started posting to postings, watching my points rise. And now, (tears welling up in my eyes) I'm a level 5 (hanging my head in shame).

But for real, my sister and I were just talking about this on the phone. I don't know what is, but I can admit that I too am hooked on coming in here and posting/answering questions. Maybe you should give me a card so I'll know where the yahoo answers rehab is.

Answer 21

think i am on my way soon for this yahoo answers addiction myself - love to argue too

Answer 22

Hi Letion, my name is Jana and i'm not an addict.  Try to have a break from gws and come back refreshed.  I get called stupid and I don't take it to heart because there are plenty of other stupid people like me on here.  You do find some interesting questions here and everyone is entitled to their view.