Kim said<<<Let's also remember that looms, pens, and even language itself are technologies, so when we say logging off, what exactly do we mean? Not sitting at a desk? Not using ICT? --I know this may seem nit-picky, but I just want to be sure I'm thinking f the same thing as others in the discussion when we talk about logging off, or about technology.>>> How fascinating dont you think, that in this web2.0 wired, converged and connected world that we are now beginning to understand (maybe), that the phenomena of logging off from ICTnow seems out of the ordinary and worth studying!! Well I for one am relieved, I can now reveal my secret vices: -I love that end of the working day when I switch off my computer, pour a glass of wine and speak/logon to my husband. -I hate students who email me on a Sunday afternoon and expect me to reply asap even though I only work part-time! -I like spending time alone in my greenhouse, and recently planted cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers (I didnt speak to them and they didnt speak to me but give it time ) - sometimes I give myself an email-free day -I take it personally when someone doesnt text me back or answer their mobile, especially when they always reply to messages received when I am with them -I log off most nights for about 7 hours sleep Denise Dr Denise M. Carter, Lecturer in Sociology, Dept. of Social Sciences University of Hull. http://www.denisecarter.net