Comment Re:very serious addiction (Score 1) 111
Most anything is addictive; Cheetos, speed, adrenaline, sex, video games, money, power, fame, and MMORPGS.
As with any endulgence, the user must be self aware at all times. MMORPGs violate this rule by blurring the line. Not even mentioning RP server drama. Some people opt to play online games to spend casual time with RL friends without the stipulations and problems of traffic, non driving bozos, smoky bars, or loud obnoxious music. I will definitely agree that an addictive personality needs to ration or even avoid something that has the capacity to be so addicting. Applying the label universally for all I don't agree with. The media generalizes enough as is and expects us to assimilate their information as fact. I'd hope the rest of the world apart from the media drones can appreciate the ability to see that blurry line.
As with any endulgence, the user must be self aware at all times. MMORPGs violate this rule by blurring the line. Not even mentioning RP server drama. Some people opt to play online games to spend casual time with RL friends without the stipulations and problems of traffic, non driving bozos, smoky bars, or loud obnoxious music. I will definitely agree that an addictive personality needs to ration or even avoid something that has the capacity to be so addicting. Applying the label universally for all I don't agree with. The media generalizes enough as is and expects us to assimilate their information as fact. I'd hope the rest of the world apart from the media drones can appreciate the ability to see that blurry line.
