"My favorite sub-reddits are fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu and starcraft. I read every f7u12 comic every day and I watch more casted Starcraft games than any other form of media (movies and TV included)."

Phew. And there I was thinking I was rotting my brain with such things. :)

Edit: Yes, HackerNews^H^H^Hitpick, undoubtedly I was truly thinking that because something applies to a renowned and skilled programmer, it also applies to me.

> Phew. And there I was thinking I was rotting my brain with such things. :)

I would like to point out that because one person has managed to be productive with that kind of habit doesn't mean it isn't harmful.

Harmful to productivity maybe...and only in the absolute sense... because humans aren't machines and balance must be pursued.