The Computer Usage Quick Poll Results

Smart girls decide for themselves.™

We asked you about your video game and Internet usage. 112 girls, ages 8-22, responded.

Most of you use computers on a daily basis!

SmartGirl asked, "If you know, what kind of computer do you use?"

See the table below for what you want in computer and video games. You also had some interesting suggestions...we've put those beneath the table!

Here are some interesting suggestions from SmartGirl members:

• "More stuff about music and some on important issues."
• "I like games like "the sims" and games that you really have to think about. I don't think violent games are very healthy at all. Something placid, if you know what I mean!"
• "Like, A real life situation kind of game."
• "Designing houses and putting furniture were you wanted. Even making your own colors for everything. And you could even add people."
• "Well I like games now like Half-life, Diablo II, & Doom You know, guy games; but all the guys on the net when I play multiplayer diss me b/c I'm a girl & I want a game just for girls so I don't have to deal with that"
• "Fantasy things, like unicorns, dragons, and stuff like that."

Here's what you said you liked about computer and video games:

Some positive comments about video games:

• "They were easy and fun, the sims was really good because you can do what you want with your own family, well on the computer!"
• "Simulation Games: I liked having control over the situation."
• "They are action packed, and on Roller Coaster Tycoon, you have to think about finances and space, and things like that, things that you will really need to know in the real world."

Here's what you said you disliked about computer games:

Some comments about what you hate about CD-ROMs and video games:

• "They are too addictive, Tomb Raider portrays the 'perfect' image of a woman which isn't truthful or appropriate for young girls to view because it can promote eating disorders."
• "They make my comp crash a lot!"
• "Too much gore and stuff. Yes, young men LOVE it, but not me, no...."
• "I don't like when a game gets too hard or complicated, and I REALLY hate when I'm positive what I have to do and it won't work."
• "Some were boring and got tiring after you had played them for a while."

Here's what you liked about the Web:

Here are some responses:

• "They serve as valuable resources and provide me with informative, meaningful articles."
• "I like SmartGirl because of the issues it raises among young people."
• "All of the surveys. I like saying my opinion without people knowing who said it."

Here's what you disliked about the web:

Here of some responses:

• "Too long to load I just don't have time for that"
• "No. I like it all."
• "Some of them are more for adults then for teens or children."