12 Steps of Echaholic Recovery

1. Admit to your problem. "Yes, I've been an Echaholic for .... (hours/days/weeks/months/years). Please note that length of time spent as an Echaholic WILL give you a higher status.

2. Remove thyself from thy internetz. Temptation is all around you, just to check your "messages" Yes, we know that you say it will only take five minutes but we know the truth. five minutes turns into 3 hours.

3. Thou shalt not display merchandise. Yes, the hoodies are all warm and snuggly but you know you have other jackets you can wear.

4. Imagery of the devil. All those folders containing random and blurry images of concerts that you have never been to must be deleted.

5. A chorus of Angels: Do you really need five versions of Buddha for Mary? even the one where he forgets the words? ONE version of each song. ONE ONLY.

6. Easy does it: Update your play lists. Intersperse other artists. Add one new song (non-30STM) daily. gradually your listening time will be equally shared with non-30STM music.

7. Stop looking. The glyphics ARE NOT all around you. Not even in that random fork of a gum tree that looks like if turned upside down and sideways it could be the first symbol. Close your eyes to possibility.

8. Promoting is thy enemy. Its a rush, yes it is. but reduce yourself to legal activities only. it gets boring after a while. Ask for permission before completely re-arranging music store racks. they will say no.

9. Conversation for gentile folk: no more shall you say "oh at the 30STM concert in ..../,.../...." even when referring to webcasts one stayed up til 4 am to watch. One shall discuss daily matters of consequence only.

10. Youtube: Your usage of this program will be restricted to educational purposes only. two searches allowed: "stupid stuff animals do" and "politicians online". Even in your darkest moments. One five minute Youtube Video per week maximum (30STM oriented)

11. Your fate is sealed: Do what people tell you. They have your best interests at heart. They are right. Your opinions dont count.

12. Stop dreaming. No longer shall you have any chance to scream "FUCK YOU" at anyone. that secret desire you harboured and almost brought to life? meh. forget it. it was lame anyways. Live your life like there IS a tomorrow. Dont try anything new. Excitement is now your enemy.

Welcome to your new life as a recovered Echaholic.