is Gather ruining your physical health?

Comments: 32

Vivian P. Aug 16, 2007, 5:44pm EDT

we are fine sweety , just fine

Anne Marie A. Aug 16, 2007, 5:44pm EDT

I think there might be something to it. Too much of anything isn't good I have the my ass is getting fat syndrome from being on gather too much so I am trying to cut back and get out and move

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Elaine M. Aug 16, 2007, 5:45pm EDT

yes to all of the above.

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Lydia aka Freedom's Daughter Aug 16, 2007, 5:45pm EDT

I'm good...well...I probably could use some Vitamin D now that you mention it ;-}

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Dawn S. Aug 16, 2007, 5:52pm EDT

my butt spreads out in the chair a little more.

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Lacey K. Aug 16, 2007, 5:53pm EDT

Hopefully we are all out enjoying real life as well. ;)

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Christine P. Aug 16, 2007, 5:54pm EDT

I have found I get a backache every so often! NOT good! I have limited my time on here primarily in the evening for two hours max!

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April J. Aug 16, 2007, 5:57pm EDT

If it wasn't Gather, it would be something else on the internet for me! :P

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Sue * Aug 16, 2007, 6:01pm EDT

Actually, I did an article about my wrist pain...it did have to do with Gather and other computer stuff. I found I held my arm funny when I got the new laptop...I'm all better now.

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jane K. Aug 16, 2007, 6:07pm EDT

yes, all I do is eat & gather.

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Katie D. Aug 16, 2007, 6:31pm EDT

I'm online too much but it started in 1995, when we first got online. And gather is not responsible. :) If anything, gather is a good influence. My addiction for the past 2-3 years has been to a game called Runescape. But I hurt my back by twisting when carrying something heavy while cooking a couple of days ago. It's REAL LIFE that's bad for me! I knew it! :)

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Ann J. Aug 16, 2007, 6:42pm EDT

You're paranoid !!...lol
Actually my health hasn't changed because of Gather.

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Rob Appell Aug 16, 2007, 6:43pm EDT

I've built up an immunity. I'm on the computer anyway sometimes from 4AM until midnight...and get up and do it all over again. It all depends on what's going on. So I just work Gather into my normal routine here and there.

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Susan N. Aug 16, 2007, 6:53pm EDT

Not only do I Gather on the odd weekend, I work as a computer operator - I wish I could blame Gather for my wide load!

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Elaine B. Aug 16, 2007, 6:56pm EDT

You're paranoid because Gather doesn't force you to sit at the computer for hours. That's of your own doing, and the computer doesn't turn itself on.

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Denise- Marie Aug 16, 2007, 7:01pm EDT

Gather is an outlet for my creative and expressive needs.

Two jobs... a sick Uncle, a crazy X and a sick child....are causing the stress that is wrecking havoc on my health.
These issues are not negotiable. I must tend to them.
Aside from responsibilities which cannot be abandoned...No one can make you do anything you dont want to do.
Repeat one more time: No one can make you do anything you dont want to do.

So if you're feeling like you spend too much time here...
Back away...from the keyboard...but
Come back soon!

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Marie J. R. Aug 16, 2007, 7:07pm EDT

my legs get a little numb,,, but,,,I'm fine,,,Thanks,,,

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Heather C. Aug 16, 2007, 7:42pm EDT

Gather has helped me tremendously. It has made me very happy to create and comment and make friends! If you sit in a recliner, it helps physically!

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Heather W. Aug 16, 2007, 8:06pm EDT

I'm on the computer anyway from school, so gather just helps LOL

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 16, 2007, 8:44pm EDT

gaining weight and avoid the guests....:)

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Jo C. Aug 16, 2007, 8:51pm EDT

Gather is where I've learned a lot about what to do to stay healthy. 22 pounds lost - and counting :)

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Vicki O. Aug 16, 2007, 9:24pm EDT

You are well and sane Peter Joseph Swanson. The hardest thing for me on Gather is learning how to use it. I am doing that. It sometimes messes with your brain though. It doesn't bother by health because I am at my computer too much anyway. The main thing about sitting at a computer too long is eye strain, you must use good posture, and then you must try doing something else. Something good for you like walking or lifting weights, or swimming.

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