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3 I’m Not Addicted
SNS social network sites (Mixi, Facebook, MySpace, etc.)
online community / virtual community
addiction
habituation
dependent
habit
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
identity theft
phishing


Does Samuel have a problem? What is it, exactly?
What advice would you give to Samuel’s mother? Do you think she’s handling the problem correctly?
        The internet is a wonderful innovation and tool.
        The internet is a dangerous thing, and needs to be controlled carefully.
        The Internet is neither good nor bad - it just depends how you use it.
Which of these is closest to your opinion? Explain.
How much time on the net per week is too much? Does it matter what the person is doing on the net?
How much time do you spend on the net each week? Do you think it’s a problem? What about friends and acquaintances?
How would your life be different without the net?
How do you think life and the internet will change in your lifetime?
Discuss the advantages of using a SNS site like Mixi for your class.
Do you wish your teachers used the internet more or less in your education?
On MySpace <myspace.com>, people use real names and photos, but on Mixi <http://mixi.jp/>, almost no one uses his real name or photo. Why?
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