Net Addiction Gets Finnish Soldiers Out Of Army

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nerdb0t writes "Reuters is reporting that the Finnish Defense Forces
have allowed some men to be excused from military service because of
'Internet Addiction.' The service period is 6 months - but that's too
long away from the internet for these guys. Is this a joke? Is this a
legitimate illness? Hm..where can I apply for disability..."

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