It can be done in moderation though (Score 1)

I don't have a problem keeping my playtime to an average of 1.5 - 2 hours a night. I understand that with the large scope and depth of MMORPGs, it's easy to get overwhealmed and set goals too high. But, with a little moderation and time management, it's not hard to have a life and play online games, really. Interestingly though, it's not just online games where people can sink 8+ hours of idleness. People do it with parties, sports, movies, books, e-mail/phone gossip, etc. Pre-pubescent nerds aren't the only ones that play these games, either. None of my RL online gaming friends fit that template at all. In fact, one is an extremely successful, built, handsome M.D. with a large house, expensive vehicles, great marriage, and two adult sons. As for my personal motivation to play online games. I just really enjoy teaming up with a group of my friends and mushing baddies and engaging in interesting roleplaying. It's just a really fun, relaxing nightly past time which is much more fullfilling to me than watching sitcoms or sports.