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Celtic, the way I have always seen addictions defined -- and I can't see how this one would be any different -- is that you know it's too much when it's having a negative impact on your life. In other words, the psychological need or dependence that you have for the behavior is so great that you are willingly choosing it over other important parts of your life.

Here's a list of indicators of Internet Addiction from the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery:

"Preoccupation with the Internet. (Thoughts about previous on-line activity or anticipation of the next on-line session.)
"Use of the Internet in increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction.
"Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use.
"Feelings of restlessness, moodiness, depression or irritability when attempting to cut down use of the Internet.
"On-line longer than originally intended.
"Jeopardized or risked loss of significant relationships, job, educational or career opportunities because of Internet use.
"Lies to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet.
"Use of the Internet as a way to escape from problems or to relieve a dysphoric mood. (e.g., feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, depression.) "

Here's the site:

http://www.addictionrecov.org/internet.htm

And here are some tips for recognition and recovery of internet addiction:

http://www.clarian.org/portal/patients/healthyliving;jsessionid=QR4KURIV...