Time online and quality of life are intimately related; the relationship is an ongoing transformation, and we're in the thick of it. We're in the midst of a massive social transformation, and taking a step back is a natural reaction, and part of the transformative process. Overall though, it's got tsunami force, and time online is only going to increase. The social and technological aspects are evolving so rapidly though, the time we spend online a year from now might even not be recognizable from today's standpoint. (In response to: a post by Mark Evans)