I had my broadband access taken out because I found that I was never doing any actual writing, I was just wasting time surfing the web, looking at dodgy websites (CFNM, anyone?). Nowadays I just use the intenet at work, or via libraries and internet cafes. I find that I'm much more productive as a result... Anybody else find the internet similarly distracting? Or am I just massively weak willed?
It's equally brilliant and shit.
Imagine no internet - No research, no discussions, no new way of putting things out there.
Quote: chipolata @ August 23, 2007, 10:33 AMI had my broadband access taken out because I found that I was never doing any actual writing, I was just wasting time surfing the web, looking at dodgy websites (CFNM, anyone?). Nowadays I just use the intenet at work, or via libraries and internet cafes. I find that I'm much more productive as a result... Anybody else find the internet similarly distracting? Or am I just massively weak willed?
When Dave Gorman was doing his googlewhack adventure, I think he said that when trying to write his book he ended up looking for distractions, and the internet containing everything about everything is a hell of a big distraction.
The internet is great. I have a good old googlewhack everyday with some of the sites I've found.
Quote: chipolata @ August 23, 2007, 10:33 AMI had my broadband access taken out because I found that I was never doing any actual writing, I was just wasting time surfing the web, looking at dodgy websites (CFNM, anyone?). Nowadays I just use the intenet at work, or via libraries and internet cafes. I find that I'm much more productive as a result... Anybody else find the internet similarly distracting? Or am I just massively weak willed?
Agree 100%. It's a drug, that's why I haven't installed it. My girlfriend would get jealous. I just go to Internet point, look at something useful like Melanie C's legs, then BOH (bugger off home).
Quote: Michael Monkhouse @ August 23, 2007, 12:14 PMMelanie C's legs
I've seen better legs on an oil rig.
Oooh... oil rigs...
Lets face it its not the internet that's our problem its our own self-discipline. I think its vital for research - for writing, not oil rig porn.
95% distraction, 5% Research, 1%Nothing (There is a 1% margin of error)
I go onto forums and normally get sucked into unproductive debates....urggh here we go again.
Self disipline is the key I think and thinking ah F**k it who really wants to know about the reproductive cycles of the common bottle nosed Dolphin?
Just get on with work lol
All I know is I have a lot more dresses than I had before.
Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at large. @ August 24, 2007, 6:58 PMAll I know is I have a lot more dresses than I had before.
Yeah me too. 
It can be a bit odd for peeps when you are sitting opposite them & making typing movements with your hands when you speak.
Quote: Skibbington von Skubber @ August 26, 2007, 3:53 PMWhen something is destined to be written, it will push itself out no matter what distractions abound.
Believe me: I'm married.
The internet is an easy whore to ignore when immortal works of art are due to be born.
You visit www.delusiuonsofgrandure.com too then 
The internet is lovely.
How else could I have just emailed babycow my script treatment.
Twice.
By accident.
The internet made me look a plank!!!
I hate the internet.
Quote: zooo @ August 26, 2007, 7:14 PMThe internet is lovely.
How else could I have just emailed babycow my script treatment.
Twice.
By accident.
The internet made me look a plank!!!
I hate the internet.
Good luck with that Zoo.
Good luck with that Zoo.