It is really sad to watch those who are computer illiterate, try to incite negative views or casting cynical shadows on those of us who are happily basking, assimilating, creating greater "Information Technology", and the usage there of. When the fact is, they just can’t adapt or are just too lazy to try. At one time, every new idea and/or invention was scorned solely because it was a new and different concept. You’d think as a people we’d learn from past faux pas. Those lacking the tenacity to search beyond the norm toward unlimited expectations, have always resorted to vilification, until the fearless souls of the world proved successful and bruise the "Nay Sayer’s" ego into embarrassed submission.

Yes, I thoroughly enjoy delving into the brave new world of high-tech, and all it has to offer, particularly surfing "The World Wide Web". But, there is always good and evil in life’s creations. So when caution and good judgment is not exercised and evil wins out, the "Peanut Gallery" immediately wants to blame the medium, instead of placing the blame where it belongs— solely on the reckless user or other responsible parties, if the user is a child.As with all mediums of knowledge conveyance, discernment is the key.

 Since our social foundation was constructed in opposition to censorship, it would be impossible for fault finders to banish these new and different means of information transport, so they have resorted to the "tried-n-true" tactic of brainwashing, by labeling the "Manner" of the "High-Tech Guru", an addiction. Now in our society, an addiction is associated with very negative connotations, primarily unsociable or destructive behavior. But search as I might, I can’t see how a mode of education such as information technology can be considered detrimental to one’s mental or physical health. That’s like saying the largest most informative library is evil, just because it stocks certain books that may be considered risqué to some. "Hell..... if offended, just don’t read those books!" I can certainly think of much worst to be addicted to than high-tech.

I guess I feel this way because I was born in an age when computerization was being introduced to the world. I’ve grow up with this concept, so I really can understand when those of an earlier era are taken aback by such brave new feats. Though, I will never understand those who have every opportunity to learn, but are just not willing to try. I’ve seen and heard several aired programs, discussing topics which in some cases directly and indirectly referred to the high-tech literate as social "Geeks." When in fact, computer technology has improved all our lives tremendously, in numerous ways. The obvious shallowness of their attempts is laughable, when they really need to either get with the program or "Sit Back and Shut Up! We are on the cutting edge of the "MILLENNIUM", while they lag behind in the "Stone Age" jeering us and trying to hold us back. Misery certainly loves company....... You know!

The boundless limitations of high-tech have always intrigued me. When I was in high school in the mid-seventies, I majored in data-processing/key-punching. Then, flow-charting was done with a template and a well sharpened pencil. I’ve wanted my own PC for years, but for a long time was unable to afford one. Working in several places where the PC was a very necessary tool was also very interesting, but nothing compared to have one of my own. Finally, I decided that I was going to have my own, nothing was going to stop me, and I got one.

In a way, I kinda’ feel sorry for those with "High-Tech Phobia", they must feel so lost not knowing anything about computer technology. So fellow PC jockeys, let’s not think of our enjoyment as something so negative as an addiction, just because that’s the handle they choose to give it. Let’s just ride off to a place far beyond the sunset, calling "IT" what it is, "The Enjoyment Or Desire To Live, Work, And Play In An Environment Of Infinite Potential."