Another for the list

Since going on about the things that I've been wondering over the last few days, I've got one more thing to add to the list: Why is reading messageboard threads so damn addictive? I ask this as since the middle of last week I've found myself reading the messageboard of a very well known rock trio. In fact, I've been reading it so much that I've ended up forgetting the very reason I went on the internet in the first place. Reading people's postings shouldn't be so entertaining, or interesting, but it is, especially when you read what some of the contributors put on these things! However, while I'm happy to waste time reading one, I won't be joining in on one at the moment as (a) I wouldn't have a clue what to say and (b) I'm scared I might say the wrong thing!