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hey magicman,
i'm a college student, and i've been playing online for about a year... i've given thought to this same question many times and i've concluded that i probably do play more than i should and i'd be willing to bet (yes, i see the irony) that the majority of the posters here play more than they should. i don't think it's necessarily a gambling addiction, but it is most probably at least a mild form of obsession... my dad is a chess master, and he has told me countless stories of people whose lives were ruined because they became so consumed by chess, and i'm positive the same holds true for poker. it can be a very complex and very competitive game and depending on one's personality make-up, it could very well be consuming. i'm planning on taking a break from poker once school starts... maybe you should consider one to.

sorry for rambling...