Shocker: Americans spend more time with PC than spouse

[wraggster]

via engadget

While one may argue that a computer doesn't talk back, disagree, or rub one the wrong way as we're sure just about everyone's spouse / SO definitely can, you must have somehow avoided the BSOD, kernel error, 404, clicking HDD, invalid drivers, and the host of other "cyber stresses" that can elicit all sorts of rage and frustration. A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research discovered that a majority of Americans (52-percent) said their "most recent experience with a computer problem provoked emotions such as anger, sadness or alienation," yet a whopping 65-percent of these same folks spend more time with their beloved computer than their own spouse. Adding even more fuel to the computer addict fire, 84-percent of responders stated that they were "more dependent on their home computer now than they were just three years ago." Interestingly enough, rather than founding some sort of rehab facility to coax folks away from the keyboard and back into reality, SupportSoft is looking to provide loving, caring advice to help folks suffering from "cyber stress" solve their PC troubles without tearing down the house. Essentially, the service actually encourages folks glued to their computer to stay that way, as the new startup looks to provide answers to the issues that could eventually run even the most loyal computer user back to their oft forgotten spouse, but the company does insinuate that by solving PC quandaries, folks will have more time to spend when the ones they love. Nevertheless, we can't say these figures are entirely shocking, especially when you consider that folks would take an iPod over booze and nearly anything trendy for an SO.

[Veskgar]

Well to be fair, a lot of societies nowadays are technologically advanced. Relying on computers, internet, & other technology for business, entertainment and overall quality of life.

Sure there is such thing as spending too much time on the computer but we cannot ignore the fact that computers & the internet are a big part of everyday life.

[shadowprophet]

One would think this article was written by a bachelor. every healthy married couple spends time on their hobbies. simply put no one wants to spend every waking moment with their spouse. it would drive us all batty. lol

[geise69]

Well my wife and I would kill each other if we were around each other all the time. Has nothing to do with not wanting to be with that person it's just people need their own time to unwind. My way just happends to be on the PC doing 3d animation (my job/personal hobby) or playing emulators and games. My wife has her own laptop she uses, and normally we're both on the comps at the same time. We are in the same room, but doing our own thing and still conversing with each other. We do go out and the PC is not the only thing we do. It's just durring the work week it's our way to unwind and on the weekend we do whatever.

[rbervoets]

Same Here =)