Thanks for the article and agree with you it wouldn't be a valid screening tool. I agree though with most of the other points. If online interaction is kept to a minimum its fine, but its way out of control for most people. I believe it causes desensitization and makes people less social overall. If someone can vent online, they're less likely to get support from their loved ones.

The other day I was in a medical clinic waiting room and 75 % were all on their devices including a 5 yr old. None of them were talking to each other. I've also noticed so many young people are completely out of shape. Its used to be you would only see muffin tops on the occasional obese teenager, but now its common place to see this even if the persons not overweight. Most people are slaves to their devices and they never take a break from letting others talk to them.

Facebook has some sick accounts and they don't care. I saw something disgusting that a 15 yr old girl supposedly did and she boasts how she gets to be on some extreme show because of her behavior. Weird gets more views and some people make fun of other peoples misfortune. The moral fiber is disintegrating, especially for young people.