That is like trying to define alcoholism by counting the number of drinks the person consumes. The characteristics and symptoms I previously mentioned can also reveal if you are spending too much time online . I spend lots of time in chatrooms, both as a moderator and a member. Obviously it is easier to make friends online, but it is difficult to make a diagnosis. I don't think it should be judged in terms of bad or good.
Online friendship offers a unique opportunity.
Both of my relationships have been online relationships and they are the healthiest relationships that I have been in. I suppose though it can be unhealthy if there is no contact with other human beings. Yes, typically it's the anonymity and the availability of online pornography that makes it enticing. Understanding what the internet has to offer can help families control the addictive features that the internet offers. My programs for parents focus on these issues.