Are you addicted to this forum?

[CGP]

Addiction = daily dependence!

Obviously with 10,000 posts I had not option but to vote "yes" !

[JamieKuuipo]

yup, got to have it!!!!!

[martreasures]

yes my partner is planning an intervention....

[Meg]

YES!!!:D:D It can't be healthy how much time I spend on here!:eek:;):p:D

[CGP]

yes my partner is planning an intervention....

Mine too. Well, he used to be planning one. I think he gave up when he knew I couldn't be stopped!

[Gerry2008]

Honestly I don't know what I would do without this forum. It keeps me informed and I count the members as friends. Thanks Murray and all of the members for keeping me sane.

[santafegal]

Yes, I may need to enter a 12 step program. :)

[PAangelRN]

Very addicted..... went to MD for a few days (Friday - Tuesday) We didn't have internet access and I went crazy! :eek:

[hillary4change]

Totally!

[Artists4Hillary]

I'm so addicted I couldn't even enjoy Cabo Rojo. I was on this forum the whole time. I neglected my whole family, drove them crazy:)

[Kbentleyis]

Yup, I'm addicted and loving it! Thanks to you all for being here.

[CGP]

For the non-addicted, please share your "recovery" or "intervention" tips for those who are addicted!!!

[Area504]

Visit daily? LOL...I have a window open on this forum almost all day while I'm working on other things!! :D

[wildheart4mcpalin]

At home, at work, (switch to weather channel tab and minimize when boss comes around), in my sleep, my partner and I use the phrase "the Forum"......:p

[Mrsawd]

most definately Have to at least open and look around even when not at home even if I post nothing !:p

[RAFREE]

Hi my name is RAFREE and I'm a Hillaryaholic. :D

[Bad Kitty]

Hi Rafree. :D My name is Starr and I too am addicted to this forum.

[JJ4Hillary]

I"m addicted to this forum. I check it first thing in the morning, lunch, during school hours and dinner. I get all my info on here.:D:p

[hipelayne]

Honestly I don't know what I would do without this forum. It keeps me informed and I count the members as friends. Thanks Murray and all of the members for keeping me sane.

I second your emotion Gerry. Even if it I can't take time to log in and read everything, I will lurk for a few minutes while I'm at the office or at home. Yes, I think I will need a twelve-step program if you ever were to discontiue!

[trading wine for beer]

no, not me... I can quit whenever I want to. No problem here.............................................. . :cool:

[RAFREE]

There are healthy addictions aren't there? This one raises my spirits and intelligence level...and promotes Hillary for POTUS. What's wrong with that?!:D

[CGP]

There are healthy addictions aren't there? This one raises my spirits and intelligence level...and promotes Hillary for POTUS. What's wrong with that?!:D

Better it be this than a substance addiction!

[CGP]

no, not me... I can quit whenever I want to. No problem here.............................................. . :cool:

Yes, you were supposed to be quitting yesterday! Classic addict, back at it the very next day! ;)

[hillarymyhero]

:D:D Yeah, I am addicted....:p:p

[hillarymyhero]

Yes, you were supposed to be quitting yesterday! Classic addict, back at it the very next day! ;)LOL:p:p

[Bad Kitty]

LOL:p:p

You're like me Tania. Sometimes I'm supposed to be doing homework but I end up on here for a couple of hours before I realize what I'm doing. :D

[RE:]

I have to check in everyday...why?? I don't know. I think because the only way I know how to express myself about Hillary is through this forum. Expressing myself verbally is really hard for me. Through this forum, I feel like I can express myself. I get so frustrated with myself when I get into a conversation with a non-Hillary person, in person. I just freeze. It really sucks.:rolleyes:

That's my reason...I love it here!!!:cool:

Thank You Murray!!! U ROCK!!!! (sorry for the BHO ref...from 2day:rolleyes:)

[Amanda2489]

I had to say yes I am addicted, even though I might not post that much here, I have been on here at least twice a day everyday since I joined. I usually always leave a window open with this site up so that whenever I get back to the computer I just hit reload and read what's new. I am on here every morning and usually every night when I get off work. And when the primaries were still going on I'd say on was on here even more than that.

[RE:]

I had to say yes I am addicted, even though I might not post that much here, I have been on here at least twice a day everyday since I joined. I usually always leave a window open with this site up so that whenever I get back to the computer I just hit reload and read what's new. I am on here every morning and usually every night when I get off work. And when the primaries were still going on I'd say on was on here even more than that.

Nice to hear from you, Amanda2489...I wish I was more like you...:D

[freethinker]

24/7...obviously

:)

[hillarymyhero]

You're like me Tania. Sometimes I'm supposed to be doing homework but I end up on here for a couple of hours before I realize what I'm doing. :D:Doh gosh yes, sometimes my chicken in my oven and my soup get burnt before I realize.....:D

Sometimes, when I wake up in the middle of the night, I just get this itch on my palm to check any new info about Hillary, BHO and McCain.....and I don't know what will I do when Election ends?

[RE:]

:Doh gosh yes, sometimes my chicken in my oven and my soup get burnt before I realize.....:D

Sometimes, when I wake up in the middle of the night, I just get this itch on my palm to check any new info about Hillary, BHO and McCain.....and I don't know what will I do when Election ends?

WOW..My post doesn't seem as bad to me now...HAHAHAHA!!! Sorry, but that is soooo funny and soooo true. Ever since Hillary SUSPENDED, it's like being cut off from...I can't say it...ok, I will...AN ADDICTION!! Trying to fill the time has been an effort. Hearing her today, even tho it was with BHO, was nice...or was it just another puff of the pipe???:eek::eek::eek:

[OkieforHRC2008]

Yes, I may need to enter a 12 step program. :)

12 steps to helping Hillary become President program!

Seriously though, I voted yes of course. This forum is very addictive, and quite a comforting place to come. MSM is evil, but I haven't totally convinced my husband of this.

~~OkieforHRC2008

[Bad Kitty]

:Doh gosh yes, sometimes my chicken in my oven and my soup get burnt before I realize.....:D

Sometimes, when I wake up in the middle of the night, I just get this itch on my palm to check any new info about Hillary, BHO and McCain.....and I don't know what will I do when Election ends?

I know. That's what I'm doing right now. Should sooo be in the bed but I'm up looking for news. :D

[Laura Cereta]

You're like me Tania. Sometimes I'm supposed to be doing homework but I end up on here for a couple of hours before I realize what I'm doing. :D

That's what happens to me!! :eek:

When I am finally ready to seek treatment for this addiction, I hope I don't end up in a program with a bunch of kool-aid addicts seeking help! ;) They're going to have to acknowledge their addiction at some point, too. Maybe that's where we'll get the "unity"... "DEMS HEAD TO REHAB EN MASSE: HILLARY CLINTON FORUM AND KOOL-AID TO BLAME"

[mcgowan.swan]

so addicted that i borrowed my sister's laptop to take to work with me at night so i could go online here after my audit is done. lol i think part of it is the great discussions and the people here, part of it is murray and how great he is, and part of it is the anticipation that i will open the page one of these days and be hit by the great big headline whoo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!! barack obama implodes!!! hillary is the new democratic presumptive nominee!!!!! one can dream cant one??? thanks for this forum murray and to all of you that make it a refuge and fun and informative. kudos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

[Vici57]

When you wake up and the first thing you must do is check this forum, then I would say that I am addicted. I enjoy all the different opinions of everyone. I can't imagine a day without the forum. Thanks Murray.....:D:D:D

[mjoynaples]

yes my partner is planning an intervention....

Just love this place... feel like we can make some great improvements for DEMOCRACY and against SEXISM and FOR HILLARY .... 2008 and even better 2012!!!!!

[PrincesseJen]

Dear God YES!!http://www.smileysets.us/temp/PRINCESS/blink.gif (http://www.smileysets.us)

[deniseds]

Well of course I am addicted. I had to work last night and was so busy I couldn't check it for 12 hours. First thing when I got home. Had to check the forum to see what I missed. :eek:

[Alex01]

I'm not addicted - I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about!;)

Here's a smoking questionnaire I adapted to see if, indeed, there is a "situation" here:

1. How soon after waking up do you log on to Hillary Clinton Forum?

As soon as I make my green tea and get my raw sunflower seeds.:)

2. Do you find it difficult to not log on to HCF when not able to get a break ie: work, movies, travel?

I think about it sometimes, but it is not difficult.

3. Which log on would you find hardest to give up - morning, afternoon, evening?

Just thinking about giving up one is rather disturbing. Hmmm...:eek:

4. How many times a day do you log on to HCF?

I have no idea. A lot.:D

5. Do you log on more frequently in the morning than the rest of the day?

I'd say about evenly through the day, until the fam gets home. Then I still log on, but it's less.

6. Do you log on even though you are sick in bed for most of the day?

That hasn't happened since I joined, thank God.

*******************

I still can't tell, even with the questionnaire. I think it's just that this forum serves such an important purpose - choosing the next leader of the United States! I don't go to blogs just to fool around or spend time - there has to be a very good reason. I didn't even post on blogs before this election.

I wouldn't call it an addiction. I actually consider what I do here for Hillary a volunteer job.:cool: But a fun one!

[SadStateOfAffairs]

I'm not addicted - I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about!;)

Here's a smoking questionnaire I adapted to see if, indeed, there is a "situation" here:

1. How soon after waking up do you log on to Hillary Clinton Forum?

As soon as I make my green tea and get my raw sunflower seeds.:)

2. Do you find it difficult to not log on to HCF when not able to get a break ie: work, movies, travel?

I think about it sometimes, but it is not difficult.

3. Which log on would you find hardest to give up - morning, afternoon, evening?

Just thinking about giving up one is rather disturbing. Hmmm...:eek:

4. How many times a day do you log on to HCF?

I have no idea. A lot.:D

5. Do you log on more frequently in the morning than the rest of the day?

I'd say about evenly through the day, until the fam gets home. Then I still log on, but it's less.

6. Do you log on even though you are sick in bed for most of the day?

That hasn't happened since I joined, thank God.

*******************

I still can't tell, even with the questionnaire. I think it's just that this forum serves such an important purpose - choosing the next leader of the United States! I don't go to blogs just to fool around or spend time - there has to be a very good reason. I didn't even post on blogs before this election.

I wouldn't call it an addiction. I actually consider what I do here for Hillary a volunteer job.:cool: But a fun one!

Ha! Ha! I never log OFF!:eek:

[mslas4hillary]

YES! I go on here every second I have time, in between job appointments too!

[Alex01]

Ha! Ha! I never log OFF!:eek:

LOL! Actually, what happens is that I don't really log off, but the site actually makes me re-sign back in after a certain amount of time (I guess maybe a half-hour or something). So we're probably in the same category.:cool:

[NYVIN4HILL08]

you could probably selll this stuff on the streets and make millions

[Brooke]

Oh yes, I am very much addicted to this place. I just won't be able to get here during the work week but I'll make up for that lost time.:)

[nette60]

I am now going to work an hour later very day because I have to check in to see whats going on in the morning

I go to the public library each day to check in (on my lunch time) because I can;t do anything political at work (I work for the Feds)

as soon as I get home I am here (my family is very upset with me)

Took the laptop on vacation and checked in every day

Is there a special place to deprogram??

[RachachaSharon]

Can't go a day without it - withdrawal. I went to my sister's for my niece's graduation and went a whole day without the forum. Hubby commented that I must be going through withdrawal.

[foxyladi]

i am definatly addicted to this site
i feel i am among friends here
and all of us love hillary:D

[bangorgirl]

maybe, oh what the hell yep.

[CQ4Hillary]

YES!....Not that there's anything wrong with that.

;)

[eyedoc333]

I voted yes. I definitely check in here every day at some point or another....

I know that if I mention feelings of PUMA here, I won't be mocked or dismissed as a wacko.

[freespirit]

Let me see - from what I remember of A&D Addictions class -the criteria for addiction:
1. Increased amounts are necessary to achieve the desired effect: check - I'm using
with increasing frequency.
2. Withdrawal symptoms occur with attempts to stop: check - I feel info deprivation
3. Efforts to reduce useage are ineffective: check - I set time limits for myself only to
violate my own rules.

Well, the results are clear - Addicted! lol

[Calico]

Yes, addicted here too!

Since my work is Internet related, I keep a tab open at all times when I am on-line to make it easy to click, check, and refresh!

[ILBlue]

Yep....I'm addicted to politics and News but have given up on MSM so this is my anedote .:D

[trading wine for beer]

Yes, you were supposed to be quitting yesterday! Classic addict, back at it the very next day! ;)

I actually didn't quit the forum just yet... I said that I will quit the forum after Denver IF Hillary isn't our nominee, because I'm on board with Plan A and even Plan C if A doesn't happen... But, Plan B, not so much. So, After the convention, If Hillary isn't our nominee, then I must say "farewell, my forum friends, as it is time for me to go". :p As, it wouldn't make any logical sense for me to stay at that point.

Until then, I'm afraid y'all are stuck with my addicted a** *sigh* :D:p:cool:

Wouldn't it be the coolest if I'm on past Denver? :cool:

[Tea toaD]

Yes, I've even stopped writing "honey do lists" so we're both happy:D

[Oregonian4Hill]

Oh hell, yeah, I'm addicted. I check my email, write my friends and family maybe one-sentence replies just to let them know I'm still alive, then it's back to the forum. The boyfriend is feeling even more neglected than usual. I haven't written anything in the novel I'm working on in weeks.

This place makes me feel good, but honestly what makes me feel even better is taking action: writing superdelegates (if MANY, MANY people do this, it might make a difference), blogging and sending letters to the editor, sponsoring my matching funds drive last week.

[Justmy.02]

Absolutely 100% addicted...

[Catherine]

Definitely addicted. Discovering the Forum was a life saver back in March. I didn't realize how many like minded people there were out there - supporting Hillary AND frustrated with how it appeared things were being played out.

I'm not posting as much these days. My family has expressed frustration with how this had taken over my life. Now that school's out for the summer, I'm spending more time with them but still manage to check in several times each day. Actual efforts on behalf of Hillary have slowed. I'll be voting for McCain if she is not the nominee. Within the last few days though I'm softening to the idea of her as VP. At the very least, Democrats should be demanding that he extend the offer to her. Then, who knows.

Thanks Murray for providing this forum. I don't know what I'd do without it. I fantasize that we'll get to meet each other one day - at Hillary's inaugeration!

[GaGirl]

We are persistent and loyal. That is what Hillary supporters are and why we like Hillary so much. We don't give up easily and we don't get swayed easily.

It's a good thing.

It is also a good talking point for Murray if you do get out there in the media. If all we Hillary supporters get on this Forum day after day and share news and thoughts with other Hillary supporters, we will NOT ever become Obama supporters.

[shadow]

I don't consider myself addicted, but I greatly appreciate this place. It is my only sane place to get info, post, support our cause, and know we won't be baited by the zombies. :)

[peachick]

I am an addict of this forum. I was beginning to wonder if I was some kind of a freak that just can't stop so it makes me feel better that there are others out there .:D:D:D

[CGP]

95 votes.

[Agent 00½ FL]

My name is T. and I am an forumcoholic.

I have to have a fix at least once a day, yes and sometimes I even combine with alcohol.

I fear that one day, I will no longer be able to log in and will immediately go into "the shakes".

I implore the powers that be to advise any forumcoholics well in advance of any cold turkey plans. Thank you.

[CGP]

My name is T. and I am an forumcoholic.

I have to have a fix at least once a day, yes and sometimes I even combine with alcohol.

I fear that one day, I will no longer be able to log in and will immediately go into "the shakes".

I implore the powers that be to advise any forumcoholics well in advance of any cold turkey plans. Thank you.

Well luckily you weren't using the forum before early May when we changed servers. Before that there were many times when the forum "crashed" and chaos ensued! ;)

[RE:]

bump
102 votes...let all forum members participate...;)

[joeysky18]

Well luckily you weren't using the forum before early May when we changed servers. Before that there were many times when the forum "crashed" and chaos ensued! ;)

OMG, I forgot about those dark days. Thanks God, you switched the server. It was hard, all of us ran to the temp forum to gather troops. So funny to think about it now.:D

[SoCal4Hillary]

Well, I've only had HCF opening automatically in its own tab [when I fire up my browser] since I first joined. So, yeah, you could say I'm addicted. :D

[Hillarysmygirl08]

I am addited to the forum and to Hillary Clinton. I was lost when the storm knocked out my power and then the cable modem went. I just missed the forum so bad.

[CGP]

108 voters.

[Hillicrat]

Yes! I don't know how I'm going to keep up when school starts.

[CGP]

I wish I had a dollar for every minute I have spent sitting/posting/reading/admining/moderating on this forum over the past 5 months!

I would be a millionaire by this point!!!

[wildheart4mcpalin]

I keep the tab open to "the forum" both at home and at work. The IT guy for our hospital noticed all my internet activity which led to a discussion (on his part) on why Obama is a 'good guy'. He teases me now when I see him- he is such a great and helpful man, that it hurts my heart to know who he is rooting for. I mentioned some of the main things, and at least he isn't a total zombie- but it was still disconcerting. I talk about this forum so much it drives my partner crazy. She quit logging on as much and just relies on me to tell her what's up. She says she misses me! I just feel like we are actually accomplishing so much- it feels AWESOME to be part of such a movement, and I miss working on Hillary's campaign so much that this forum has helped enormously with that issue as well.

[CGP]

110 voters.

[Adayamo]

Definitly addicted.
As I am addicted to Hillary Clinton, and I'm proud of it!!

[PCFS1]

Definitly addicted.
As I am addicted to Hillary Clinton, and I'm proud of it!! Me to.

[CGP]

All the Palin discussion is making it hard to exit the forum tonight!!

[shadow]

All the Palin discussion is making it hard to exit the forum tonight!!

Isn't it amazing? :D

Yesterday I was so lost. I think so many of us were. Today we have a new reason to stand up and work for something once again good and right. :)

[europeforhillary]

I can't live without you....:p:p:p

I'm 100% addicted....lol:D:D

[Mrsawd]

My husband just saw this post and he said Holy ch you can't stay away from that website for a day it would kill you or give you a break down!!

LOL !

[Bad Kitty]

All the Palin discussion is making it hard to exit the forum tonight!!

For me too.

[PA_Voter]

Today alone cost me 3 hours pay! Couldn't focus on my work.... Yes, I'm addicted... Where is the toll-free number to get help! :D:D

[CGP]

My husband just saw this post and he said Holy ch you can't stay away from that website for a day it would kill you or give you a break down!!

LOL !

Does he know you currently are #5 in the rankings for most posts??!!

[Steffi]

Yes, I am. :) Our media is so totally brainwashed that I have to come here to check the news. ;)

[CGP]

119 votes.

[CGP]

I wish I had a dollar for every hour I have spent posting/reading on this forum! :eek:

[Meg]

I wish I had a dollar for every hour I have spent posting/reading on this forum! :eek:


You and me both!:eek:

[Ikasu]

Yes! I am obsessed with this forum. I'm trying to stop, I'm not getting a lot of work done.

[joeysky18]

Are you addicted to this forum?

It's 2.30 AM and I'm still here. What do ya'll think?!?

That's it. I'm off to bed now.

[Horizon]

I wish I had a dollar for every hour I have spent posting/reading on this forum! :eek:

You and me both!:eek:

Between the three of us, we could probably afford to pay off Hillary's debt!

[RE:]

Between the three of us, we could probably afford to pay off Hillary's debt!Make that 4!!:eek:

[CGP]

Yes! I am obsessed with this forum.

Good!! :p

[calmati]

Heck, I'm back reading the BC threads, which I swore I wasn't going to open anymore. So I guess that makes me a candidate for a 12-step program.

"Controversies" aside, I find myself using this site as a sort of launching-point for infomation gathering. I'll read something here, then look up more detailed information elsewhere... then eventually end up at Amazon.com looking at DVDs, Books and video games (not sure how that ties in, but it does tend to happen more than I want to admit). Still, I figure increasing one's knowledge is a good thing, right?

[Horizon]

Heck, I'm back reading the BC threads, which I swore I wasn't going to open anymore. So I guess that makes me a candidate for a 12-step program.

"Controversies" aside, I find myself using this site as a sort of launching-point for infomation gathering. I'll read something here, then look up more detailed information elsewhere... then eventually end up at Amazon.com looking at DVDs, Books and video games (not sure how that ties in, but it does tend to happen more than I want to admit). Still, I figure increasing one's knowledge is a good thing, right?

It appears you are hitting all the bases while increasing your knowledge!!

[El Cuco]

I am addicted but my addiction has gradually diminished since Denver and then some more after the elections.

[Spang]

I'm basically addicted.

[CGP]

I am addicted but my addiction has gradually diminished since Denver and then some more after the elections.

You are therefore "in recovery". You are lucky!

[CGP]

I find myself using this site as a sort of launching-point for infomation gathering. I'll read something here, then look up more detailed information elsewhere...

That's a good thing, regardless of whether or not the original information is right/wrong - you are at least stimulated by it to take other action you may never have taken otherwise.

[TheTaoOfBill]

I've made 1000 posts since I got here. There isn't anyway I could say I'm not addicted lol. I believe I'm the first "presidential member" obama supporter.

[CGP]

I believe I'm the first "presidential member" obama supporter.

An achievement met with a deafening silence! (and/or by silent horror from some other long-term HCFers!).

[RE:]

An achievement met with a deafening silence! (and/or by silent horror from some other long-term HCFers!).:eek::rolleyes:;):D

[Meg]

:eek::rolleyes:;):D


That's quite a set of emotions!:p

[RE:]

:eek::rolleyes:;):D

That's quite a set of emotions!:p

Because my first emotion when I read Bill's Prez statement was :eek:, then I went from there to :rolleyes:. Then I reacted to Murrays hillarious statement about the silence being deafening ;), especially by the long term HCF members:D.

I actually needed your smiley where it covers it's mouth while trying to hold in its laughter...

Did I explain it for you, Meggy's? (LOL)

[Meg]

Because my first emotion when I read Bill's Prez statement was :eek:, then I went from there to :rolleyes:. Then I reacted to Murrays hillarious statement about the silence being deafening ;), especially by the long term HCF members:D.

I actually needed your smiley where it covers it's mouth while trying to hold in its laughter...

Did I explain it for you, Meggy's? (LOL)


I think you covered it...:p

[sojourner]

Heck, I'm back reading the BC threads, which I swore I wasn't going to open anymore. So I guess that makes me a candidate for a 12-step program.

"Controversies" aside, I find myself using this site as a sort of launching-point for infomation gathering. I'll read something here, then look up more detailed information elsewhere... then eventually end up at Amazon.com looking at DVDs, Books and video games (not sure how that ties in, but it does tend to happen more than I want to admit). Still, I figure increasing one's knowledge is a good thing, right?

I can understand about Amazon.com. I got obsessed with global warming because of the thread on the topic and ended up buying four books on the subject from Amazon.com.

Now I have a kindle, which makes my habit even easier to feed.

[Horizon]

Because my first emotion when I read Bill's Prez statement was :eek:, then I went from there to :rolleyes:. Then I reacted to Murrays hillarious statement about the silence being deafening ;), especially by the long term HCF members:D.

I actually needed your smiley where it covers it's mouth while trying to hold in its laughter...

Did I explain it for you, Meggy's? (LOL)

I'm gonna have to stamp ALL of Rebecca's emotions! I left it alone when I first saw it because I just couldn't go "there".:D:D

[calmati]

I can understand about Amazon.com. I got obsessed with global warming because of the thread on the topic and ended up buying four books on the subject from Amazon.com.

Now I have a kindle, which makes my habit even easier to feed.

I am so jealous! I want Kindle, but I can't justify the cost right now (plus it's always sold out when I look).

[xfiles]

Me, not at all! :rolleyes:;) And look at all the oldtimers here on this thread. I've been so non-addicted to the battleground BC thread, I didn't realize this many of you were still around! :D

[CGP]

138 votes.

[foxyladi]

Yes, you were supposed to be quitting yesterday! Classic addict, back at it the very next day! ;)

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[foxyladi]

I wish I had a dollar for every minute I have spent sitting/posting/reading/admining/moderating on this forum over the past 5 months!

I would be a millionaire by this point!!!

getting close to a Billion by now :laughing: