Is this really an addiction ?

IT CAN BE! :D
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Yes, I believe it is an addiction... or can be quite easily.

Anything can become an addiction in my opnion.

Yes it is, although I think most people are becoming more discerning about internet usage ~ the novelty is possibly beginning to wear off.

I scored 25 on this test whereas a few years ago it would have been much different:
Internet Addiction Test (IAT) (http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/internet_addiction_test.htm)

Thanks MayfairLady. As you say, anything can become an addiction.

The internet can also be a great benefit to a lot of people, and sometimes you'll want and need to spend a lot of time online talking with others, or to gather important information - that's when it's absolutely right for you to be there for as long as you need. It's just helpful knowing what to look for to prevent it becoming a problem.