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Too much time on computer?

Is it normal that I am on the computer for 10+ hours a day on weekends, and 3+ hours a day on school days? Before my parents started setting limits, I was on weekends for maybe 15+ hours, and school days 5+ hours. Anyways, my parents think I am on too much and need to socialize. However, I am not like most people who are go on the computer just to game and "go on myspace". I'm actually doing something productive. I like to do web development (coding in PHP is my speciality) and hack (white hat). I already make money from web programming, and I am part of a penetration team that I also get paid in as well. I am only 13 if that makes a difference. Anyways, my parents fail to understand what I do, so I want to know if YOU think it is normal that I am on the computer so long. It is not like it is effecting my school work or anything because I still get high 80's and 90's. So, what are your opinions considering my circumstances?
Do you think it's normal?
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farad (2287)
2006-10-14 19:51:29
money money money
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cabinet69 (3089)
2006-10-14 20:00:52
There is nothing wrong with this at all I spend that much time on comp mostly on this site. Have you tried to sit your parents down with you and show them what you do. It will be hard to get them to understand but worth a try. I dont think hacking sites is very nice though
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x.princess.x (3703)
2006-10-14 20:04:13
im always on my comp
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KurtD (4020)
2006-10-14 20:13:49
@: cabinet69
@Cabinet

I am not destroying sites or anything like that. I simply find exploits with the rest of the people in my team, and we report the exploits to the owner, and patch them. The we get paid :D
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cabinet69 (3089)
2006-10-15 07:35:49
@KurtD

Thats alright then Ill let you of this time
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Shaka_Zulu (3938)
2006-10-15 21:23:14
@cabinet

man? how slow do you type?!?! this site is where u spend most of your time?!
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Bloodlash (3564)
2006-11-10 18:28:02
lol im preety much the same way.. but its normal for us geeks... no offeince.. if that does offend you... i just admit it
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jigsaw (2929)
2006-11-27 23:54:45
seems like you might be going somewhere with your life. keep it up.
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Naughty_rascal (4558)
2006-12-09 20:15:13
i'm not surprised your parents dont understand you, neither do i.
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paulii (4043)
2006-12-19 04:17:52
do your parents know that u make money.. if they do they will probably tell u to continue it..

try to get some exercize as well.. its not healthy that your on for this long
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smithee (4389)
2007-02-03 15:29:09
its fine don't worry!
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Riley (6694)
2007-03-21 17:25:51
Thats fine if your making money and doing productive stuff. But u might need to take a break sometimes because that could seroulsly damage your eyes!
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Riley (6694)
2007-03-21 17:26:24
...and your brain...
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chuckaluck (7186)
2007-04-03 03:31:59
doesnt matter if its normal or not.
its not healthy bottom line
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rico3967 (7323)
2007-04-07 11:04:33
There are more things that you should be doing at your age. Computers are just part of it. Dont try to excuse yourself by saying that you are making money out of it. What if they don pay?. Go out and make friends, learn some people skills, another language, play the guitar , enter the boy scouts,admire nature, try to do some swimming,volunteer to get help to those who need it, understand the mission of religion in your life by attending church,help mom with her chores, read. Grades and money are lame excuses for be seated doing something you think is great.
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xoxorussianxoxo (9582)
2007-07-25 15:06:50
well its kinda bad that ur on the comp that much but really if ur not on there for 10 or so hours being a loser on myspace the entire time "decking" out ur profile i suppose its ok but not very healthy
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charliebrown (3883)
2007-09-28 21:15:40
I spend just about all my time on the PC, pretty much from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed. I eat in front of it too. Except on friday nights out of course (so I'm not totally asocial)

Is it unhealthy? Sure

Should I be out socializing? Maybe

Do I care? Not really.
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