POLL: Do Your Friends and Family know about your on-line life?

Mathetais · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:02pm

I've been in the habit of hiding my SP window while at home or work, and wondered if anyone else has the same double life that I do.

My wife, friends and co-workers have no idea about the time spent and ideas generated in the hallowed halls of Sorcerer's Place.

So ... of the rest of you addicts out there ... how many of your friends and family members know that you are *insertusernamehere*

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Poll Results: Do Your Friends and Family know about your on-line life? (58 votes.)

Do Your Friends and Family know about your on-line life? (Choose 1)
* Yes, they know and participate in my "Addiction". - 7% (4)
* Yes, they know and tolerate Sorcerer's. - 28% (16)
* They know that I'm on many forums. - 12% (7)
* They have an idea that there is more going on in cyber space than they are aware of. - 34% (20)
* They have NO idea. - 19% (11)

SC · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:07pm

My dad knows I want to donate money to something, my mom thinks it's just the computer.

joacqin · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:12pm

I remember seeing a post from Mrs. Mathetais once or twice Math, keeping it hidden eh?

Errol · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:15pm

Nope, I told my stepdad I wanted to send a £5 to Sorcerer's Place. He asked me what it was, I told him and he went psycho, "You are not sending money, online to the other side of the bloody world!!!".
That was NOT a good day.

Neither do any of my friends, some know that sure, I spend a lot of time online, but they have no idea about *this*.

*sigh*

Mesmero · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:32pm

Well, only my brother knows of my "double-life".

My father knows I spend a lot of time on the internet, because he pays the telephone bills. Every month it is the same story: "We reached a new record with the telephone bill, stop spending so much time on the internet".

For the rest nobody knows.

Oblate · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:52pm

They have to accept it. And it's not so very unusual.

xlMacStroudlx · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:00pm

My mum, and sis just think im weird, they dont care what stuff i go on, but t wouldnt let me send you cash, :-(

Nobleman · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:37pm

My parents don't really care. Since I moved out ages ago. All my closest friends now I am here. Though they never did see the fun in chatting with you guys and gals. They think we are boring. Perhaps we are. Perhaps we just think we have fun. I dunno. I think I am having fun

My wife would kill me... If I had one

Good topic Mathetais. Its something I guess we're all curious about.

Gothmog · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:38pm

my mother doesnt have a clue of what computer is

my sister saw me sometimes being on it but i think she doesnt even know what that is

Shadowhunter · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:57pm

Why do you think I'm known as Sahdowhunter?

Nobleman · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:59pm

Because you can't spell shadowhunter?

EDIT; You know Mathetais. Superman lives a double life too. So why shouldn't you? "Mathman the online hero who lightens our souls with cheering words and deep commitment. Does it have a ring?

Stronger than a router
Faster than a byte
smarter than a webmaster
Its Mathman!

[ August 21, 2002, 23:07: Message edited by: Nobleman ]

Oblate · Wed, 21st Aug '02, 11:20pm

My "son" don't know what a computer is. He had never seen a computer before (i showed him my computers some weeks ago). And he's 17 now.

Abyssal Knight · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 1:11am

I also like to keep it hidden. Never know what people might think.

Big B · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 1:19am

Well I can't say I have a sign around my neck that says "I'm Big B at SP!", my brother and my closest friends know that I'm a regular here.

Hmmm maybe I could use that as my new pick-up line

.

Kitrax · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 6:15am

I'm always online at some forum (usually SP) and no on seems to care...In fact, I don't care that they don't care!!!

idoru · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 6:43am

Noone knows. My parents don't quite know what to think... they used to worry a lot about all the time I spend in front of the computer, because they thought it was entirely antisocial, like watching tv or something... I could explain to my parents that 90% of the time I'm chatting, posting on forums, writing emails... but then I'd have to tell them, and part of my great plan is that parents can not expect to hear anything about what's going on in my life except if it's regarding terminal conditions, marriage or childbirth.

Deathmage · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 8:55am

Well, yeah, mainly because the first thing I do when I get home is to jump on my computer and chat with Fizity

. My life is pretty "organized", Wake up, Skool, go home, chat, (note it's from 3:10 to approx. 7:30), do a bit of homework, play computer games. It's nice, too.

Life is good.

Edit: I think it's amazing that I've been using computer since I was 3 and now I'm 13, ten years, and I don't need glasses. Go me!

[ August 22, 2002, 08:57: Message edited by: Deathmage ]

Faded · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 9:55am

The only 'family' that would find my online activities annoying would be my girlfriend, but she lives about 1000 km south of here. As long as the websites I visit don't have too many Xs in their addresses, she prefers that I spend my time browsing forums rather than sneak off to make new female friends

[EDIT: Found something weird, and I un-weirded it]

[ August 22, 2002, 10:11: Message edited by: faded ]

Arabwel · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:04am

Well, I try to talk people about spending time here and no one understands a bloody thing. The only thing anyone is concerned is that do I attend lessons instead of hanging in SP....

The people here are my best friends...

I will donate money if I at some point actually manage to get some, seeing as mouthing off at people has depleted my pocket money spply...

Ara
(Faitful SP spammer)

Keraptisdm · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 1:53pm

I access SP primarily while at work (during slow periods, etc.

).

I tell my wife about the forums to a small extent, but since she is not interested in CRPG, I don't bother telling her about the game discussions.

Errol · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 2:08pm

I showed my friend the 'WAR!!!' roleplay in RC-Corner...and he laughed.
I was NOT happy.

Sick curtaiN · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 3:06pm

Some of my friends know my SP existence. Most of them don't really care. All most of them know is that I'm the computer whiz who spends a lot of time in the computer lounge at school (i wonder why?). Doesn't really matter, I don't have the need to proclaim my internet life to make a statement to the world above.I'm happy with this kind of lifestyle.

8people · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:19pm

My mother sort of knows what I do, though mostly everyone is oblivious to what I do, Frosty knows a bit as does BlackCat but they know hardly anything

Nobody knows my plans or secrets, I am sneaky, I am too quick

Sir Belisarius · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:22pm

Only you guys know how much of a freak I am!
JK -

Uytuun · Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:26pm

My brother knows a bit since I have to share the comp with him.
My parents know I play games, but don't know what exactely I do. I'm going out a lot lately and am thus not asocial, so they don't ask me anything.

My friends know nothing about it. And that's the way I'd like to keep it as they'd probably laugh about 'all the elves and fantasy stuff' as they call LotR.

[ August 22, 2002, 22:27: Message edited by: Uytuun ]

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Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:02pm	#1
Mathetais Gems: 28/31 Latest gem: Star Sapphire Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Moving Posts: 2,767 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 6,733 Level: 25 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 19.04% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	I've been in the habit of hiding my SP window while at home or work, and wondered if anyone else has the same double life that I do. My wife, friends and co-workers have no idea about the time spent and ideas generated in the hallowed halls of Sorcerer's Place. So ... of the rest of you addicts out there ... how many of your friends and family members know that you are insertusernamehere Poll Information This poll contains 1 question(s). 58 user(s) have voted. You may not view the results of this poll without voting. Poll Results: Do Your Friends and Family know about your on-line life? (58 votes.) Do Your Friends and Family know about your on-line life? (Choose 1) * Yes, they know and participate in my "Addiction". - 7% (4) * Yes, they know and tolerate Sorcerer's. - 28% (16) * They know that I'm on many forums. - 12% (7) * They have an idea that there is more going on in cyber space than they are aware of. - 34% (20) * They have NO idea. - 19% (11)

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:07pm	#2
SC Gems: 23/31 Latest gem: Black Opal Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: C eh? N eh? D eh? Posts: 1,742 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 1,334 Level: 12 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 42.61% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	My dad knows I want to donate money to something, my mom thinks it's just the computer.

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:12pm	#3
joacqin Confused Jerk Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 6,045 Like: 8 Liked 13 Times in 12 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 14,082 Level: 34 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 43.58% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 32.31% Monthly Activity 51.95% Achievements Awards	I remember seeing a post from Mrs. Mathetais once or twice Math, keeping it hidden eh?

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:15pm	#4
Errol Merchandise Artist I think therefore I am... I think Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,547 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 3,568 Level: 19 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 13.76% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Nope, I told my stepdad I wanted to send a £5 to Sorcerer's Place. He asked me what it was, I told him and he went psycho, "You are not sending money, online to the other side of the bloody world!!!". That was NOT a good day. Neither do any of my friends, some know that sure, I spend a lot of time online, but they have no idea about this. sigh

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:32pm	#5
Mesmero How'd an old elf get the blues? Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,956 Like: 2 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 3,319 Level: 18 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 53.72% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Well, only my brother knows of my "double-life". My father knows I spend a lot of time on the internet, because he pays the telephone bills. Every month it is the same story: "We reached a new record with the telephone bill, stop spending so much time on the internet". For the rest nobody knows.

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 9:52pm	#6
Oblate Gems: 6/31 Latest gem: Jasper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Morsan, Normandie Posts: 184 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 798 Level: 9 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 90.93% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	They have to accept it. And it's not so very unusual.

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:00pm	#7
xlMacStroudlx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hillingdon Posts: 57 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 489 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 96.51% Daily Activity 0% Weekly Activity 0% Monthly Activity 0% Achievements	My mum, and sis just think im weird, they dont care what stuff i go on, but t wouldnt let me send you cash, :-(

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:37pm	#8
Nobleman Gems: 27/31 Latest gem: Emerald Join Date: May 2001 Location: Dagobah Posts: 2,675 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,654 Level: 21 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 47.64% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	My parents don't really care. Since I moved out ages ago. All my closest friends now I am here. Though they never did see the fun in chatting with you guys and gals. They think we are boring. Perhaps we are. Perhaps we just think we have fun. I dunno. I think I am having fun My wife would kill me... If I had one Good topic Mathetais. Its something I guess we're all curious about.

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:38pm	#9
Gothmog SPS Account Holder Man, a curious beast indeed! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: That big Forest - Slovenia Posts: 1,829 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,399 Level: 20 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 96.41% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 4.97% Achievements	my mother doesnt have a clue of what computer is my sister saw me sometimes being on it but i think she doesnt even know what that is

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:57pm	#10
Shadowhunter Gems: 6/31 Latest gem: Jasper Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Here and There Posts: 152 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 738 Level: 9 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 55.7% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Why do you think I'm known as Sahdowhunter?

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 10:59pm	#11
Nobleman Gems: 27/31 Latest gem: Emerald Join Date: May 2001 Location: Dagobah Posts: 2,675 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,654 Level: 21 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 47.64% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Because you can't spell shadowhunter? EDIT; You know Mathetais. Superman lives a double life too. So why shouldn't you? "Mathman the online hero who lightens our souls with cheering words and deep commitment. Does it have a ring? Stronger than a router Faster than a byte smarter than a webmaster Its Mathman! [ August 21, 2002, 23:07: Message edited by: Nobleman ]

Wed, 21st Aug '02, 11:20pm	#12
Oblate Gems: 6/31 Latest gem: Jasper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Morsan, Normandie Posts: 184 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 798 Level: 9 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 90.93% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	My "son" don't know what a computer is. He had never seen a computer before (i showed him my computers some weeks ago). And he's 17 now.

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 1:11am	#13
Abyssal Knight Gems: 10/31 Latest gem: Zircon Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Abyss Posts: 380 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 1,243 Level: 12 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 5.1% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	I also like to keep it hidden. Never know what people might think.

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 1:19am	#14
Big B Gems: 27/31 Latest gem: Emerald Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,521 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 5,972 Level: 23 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 92.67% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Well I can't say I have a sign around my neck that says "I'm Big B at SP!", my brother and my closest friends know that I'm a regular here. Hmmm maybe I could use that as my new pick-up line .

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 6:15am	#15
Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7,899 Blog Entries: 11 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,725 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 57.74% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	I'm always online at some forum (usually SP) and no on seems to care...In fact, I don't care that they don't care!!!

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 6:43am	#16
idoru Gems: 11/31 Latest gem: Bloodstone Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 411 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 1,430 Level: 12 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 81.55% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Noone knows. My parents don't quite know what to think... they used to worry a lot about all the time I spend in front of the computer, because they thought it was entirely antisocial, like watching tv or something... I could explain to my parents that 90% of the time I'm chatting, posting on forums, writing emails... but then I'd have to tell them, and part of my great plan is that parents can not expect to hear anything about what's going on in my life except if it's regarding terminal conditions, marriage or childbirth.

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 8:55am	#17
Deathmage Arrr! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Here Posts: 1,838 Blog Entries: 1 Like: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,803 Level: 21 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 77.35% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 59.23% Monthly Activity 22.1% Achievements	Well, yeah, mainly because the first thing I do when I get home is to jump on my computer and chat with Fizity . My life is pretty "organized", Wake up, Skool, go home, chat, (note it's from 3:10 to approx. 7:30), do a bit of homework, play computer games. It's nice, too. Life is good. Edit: I think it's amazing that I've been using computer since I was 3 and now I'm 13, ten years, and I don't need glasses. Go me! [ August 22, 2002, 08:57: Message edited by: Deathmage ]

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 9:55am	#18
Faded Gems: 11/31 Latest gem: Bloodstone Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mother Tathlorne's House Of Pleasure Posts: 404 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 606 Level: 8 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 75.97% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	The only 'family' that would find my online activities annoying would be my girlfriend, but she lives about 1000 km south of here. As long as the websites I visit don't have too many Xs in their addresses, she prefers that I spend my time browsing forums rather than sneak off to make new female friends [EDIT: Found something weird, and I un-weirded it] [ August 22, 2002, 10:11: Message edited by: faded ]

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:04am	#19
Arabwel Gems: 31/31 Latest gem: Rogue Stone Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Land of Ire Posts: 7,944 Like: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post vBActivity - Stats XP: 16,950 Level: 37 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 18.97% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Well, I try to talk people about spending time here and no one understands a bloody thing. The only thing anyone is concerned is that do I attend lessons instead of hanging in SP.... The people here are my best friends... I will donate money if I at some point actually manage to get some, seeing as mouthing off at people has depleted my pocket money spply... Ara (Faitful SP spammer)

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 1:53pm	#20
Keraptisdm Gems: 6/31 Latest gem: Jasper Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 158 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 730 Level: 9 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 51.28% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	I access SP primarily while at work (during slow periods, etc. ). I tell my wife about the forums to a small extent, but since she is not interested in CRPG, I don't bother telling her about the game discussions.

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 2:08pm	#21
Errol Merchandise Artist I think therefore I am... I think Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,547 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 3,568 Level: 19 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 13.76% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	I showed my friend the 'WAR!!!' roleplay in RC-Corner...and he laughed. I was NOT happy.

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 3:06pm	#22
Sick curtaiN Gems: 5/31 Latest gem: Andar Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philippines Posts: 137 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 709 Level: 9 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 38.66% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Some of my friends know my SP existence. Most of them don't really care. All most of them know is that I'm the computer whiz who spends a lot of time in the computer lounge at school (i wonder why?). Doesn't really matter, I don't have the need to proclaim my internet life to make a statement to the world above.I'm happy with this kind of lifestyle.

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:19pm	#23
8people SPS Account Holder 8 is just another way of looking at infinite Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chirofen Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 252 Like: 63 Liked 17 Times in 15 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,563 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 44.44% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	My mother sort of knows what I do, though mostly everyone is oblivious to what I do, Frosty knows a bit as does BlackCat but they know hardly anything Nobody knows my plans or secrets, I am sneaky, I am too quick

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:22pm	#24
Sir Belisarius SPS Account Holder Distinguished Member Treasurer Viconia's Boy Toy Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: If there is a bright center of the universe, I'm in the city it's farthest from! Posts: 4,257 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 10,509 Level: 30 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 45.47% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	Only you guys know how much of a freak I am! JK -

Thu, 22nd Aug '02, 10:26pm	#25
Uytuun Delirious? Me? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,097 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,937 Level: 22 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 3.96% Daily Activity 3.42% Weekly Activity 2.94% Monthly Activity 2.76% Achievements	My brother knows a bit since I have to share the comp with him. My parents know I play games, but don't know what exactely I do. I'm going out a lot lately and am thus not asocial, so they don't ask me anything. My friends know nothing about it. And that's the way I'd like to keep it as they'd probably laugh about 'all the elves and fantasy stuff' as they call LotR. [ August 22, 2002, 22:27: Message edited by: Uytuun ]