Squiddiction | A Scientific Analysis

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It may be more serious than we thought.

Squiddiction is a relatively new disorder characterized by behavioral deviation such as Obsessive Compulsive Squidooing (OCS)[1].

Numerous reference can be found throughout the site with regards to the squiddictive potential of its use. This suggests that Squiddiction may be actually regarded as a desirable condition rather than a debilitating disorder.

Further scientific research is currently in beta and will be published here once available.

General Definition of Squiddiction 

Squiddiction is a term used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc. to anything having to do with Squidoo.

Specifically, the term squiddiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual lensmaster to engage in squidooing, despite harmful consequences to the lensmaster's health, social life, or MonkeyBrain)[2].

The term is often reserved for lensmastering squiddictions but it is sometimes applied to other compulsions, such as lensrolling, and compulsive lensbuilding.

Factors that have been suggested as causes of squiddiction include the genius[3], dedication and likeability factor of the Squidoo creators[4] [5] [6] [7] and the Squid Squad[8].

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Signs of Squiddiction 

Casual research on forums, guestbooks, lenses, and the bottom of my tea cup enable us today to recognize the tell-tale signs of squiddiction.

Take the quick self test.
In no particular order, you know you are squiddicted if...

...you have more lenses than handbags

(female lensmasters)8 points

...getting into the Top 100 is not your concern -

it's STAYING there!7 points

...your family knows what Squidoo is

even your 5-year old, and the goldfish have a lens6 points

...you just got an idea for a new lens

ok, go, but come back afterwards to finish reading more...6 points

...you consider giving up your job

so you can make some lenses about it instead6 points

...lensrank is more important than

the performance of your stocks5 points

...getting LOTD makes you ink

you feel like you've just won the Nobel Prize5 points

...squid are friends, not food

you think eating squid is barbarous5 points

...you join fan clubs again

and are not embarrassed to admit it5 points

...you talk squiddish

Words like squiddylicious, squidoodle, squidget, s more...4 points

...you'd rather build a lens than watch the game

(male lensmasters)4 points

...you believe in Angels

and stop at nothing to get their blessings4 points

...you keep a daily log of your Squidoo activities

So that you can understand EXACTLY how lensranking more...3 points

...you're a member of Squidaholics Anonymous

courtesy of katiyana, thanks2 points

...you have a crush on Gil

although there's nothing wrong with that, IMHO2 points

...you registered your own squid.domain

to do something Squidoo related with it1 point

...you graduated from SquidU

Bonus: sending your kids frees up the college fund1 point

...you are a member of the Architeuthidae family

or would kill to become one0 points

Treatment of Squiddiction 

The phenomenon of Sqiddiction is relatively new. Isolated instances have been reported since 2006 but preliminary research indicates that squiddiction is on the rise.

A matrix of treatment has not been established, but as in similar obsessive disorders, inner reflection is the first step to set the healing process in motion. The squiddict is strongly advised to take notes to facilitate the subsequent construction of a new lens.

Until a cure will become available, squidsperts agree that it is generally best to demonstrate support and compassion towards a squiddict.

Suggested Further Research 

Squiddiction is a complex phenomenon without an established consensus on the boundaries, symptoms or treatment of squiddiction.

The following sources deal with the disorder in varying degrees and are suggested for further research:

More Research Resources 

Squiddicted: Addicted to Squidoo!
Love Squidoo? Can't get enough? Admit it...you're Squiddicted!Pick up some Squid swag for you or your favorite lensmaster atSquiddicted: Addicted to Squidoo! on CafePress.
Squiddicted! Positively Addicted to Squidoo
Squiddicted! Caught in the act.You are likely visiting this lens because you too, are squiddicted2squidoo!
You're Addicted to Squidoo When...?
ADDICTION...Or are you an addict? In the dictionary it says 'enslaved to a habit or dependent on something habit forming.' Well you just might be an addict. You love to wake up every morning, turn on your laptop, hit the bookmark icon and head to Squidoo.You love to see what has happened on your Das

Statements of Sympathy and Support 

Squiddiction SupportIf you are squiddicted, consider yourself at risk, or are affected by a squiddicted loved one you are encouraged to post a note of sympathy and compassion, as this has been shown to exert a positive influence over the affected.

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by Squidster

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