In the game Geometry Dash, the player controls a moving symbol, often a square, avoiding spikes and other obstacles in order to complete the level. The stages, which include music, flashing lights, and bright colors, become tougher and harder as you go, which makes them more addicting. The thrill of conquering a level is very rewarding, although the game moves quickly and may be irritating when a player dies. 

Certain indicators allow you to identify one of these so-called "dashers" in a crowd. They'll be tapping on their phone's screen nonstop and have it angled sideways. The addict virtually becomes a zombie when "dashing," losing all feeling of humanity. If you look carefully, you can tell that something is missing from their eyes.

When near one of these "dashers," you have to exercise caution. Should they feel interrupted, they may react violently. Abuse of any kind, whether verbal or physical, usually ends badly. I really got to see it firsthand when I unintentionally ran across Steele Riddle, a die-hard "dasher." I screwed him up just as he was about to beat a level, which enraged him and caused him to hurl obscenities at me. 

Senior at CCES Reeves Dobson is well-known for his terrible addiction to Geometry Dash. Reeves is a total junkie. Reeves spends four hours and seventeen minutes a day in front of a screen. He has become worse and ruined his friendships and family ties. 

Things became emotional during the chat with Reeves's lifelong friend Hutch Paddock. He began to cry, which was a clear indication of how deeply it was affecting him. Hutch says, "I just want to spend time with him a lot of the time, but he's always on his phone." He has changed into someone entirely. I want the Reeves I knew in the past to return. I really do miss him.  He also discussed in detail the extent of his addiction. He just plays the level that he is unable to beat. On it, he has made almost 6,000 tries. We might have had 6000 chats with each other. The interview was so emotionally charged that I had to take a moment to gather myself. Hutch said, "Reeves' addiction makes me feel small and not important," in response to a question about the feelings it causes him to experience. He acts as if I don't even exist.