You know I wonder if it is addiction or that there is nothing BETTER to do ? I mean those same 40% of people would probebly be watching TV if they were not playing wow !
I was in the middle of writing a post very similiar to yours Arsh, and so you've saved me the trouble. Who cares the figure of 40% is right or not? As far as Im concerned, she has a point. I also have friends that have completely 'dropped out' of normal life to play WoW, and seeing that happening was the reason I quit.…
[ QUOTE ] Who cares the figure of 40% is right or not? As far as Im concerned, she has a point. [/ QUOTE ] It's an indication of whether the problem is because of the thing, or the person. I don't know anyone who's done any of this ya'll are talking about. People call in sick to see movies, sports games, sleep in or do…
Where does this 40% come from??? Also: [ QUOTE ] This individual came from a family that was unfortunately breaking up, and World of Warcraft was his way to escape that. This 18-year-old individual was miserable. He didn't get along with any of his family members and kept withdrawing into the game. RW: Then aren't the…
Honestly, i dont think the money thing is that much of a motivator for addiction. If you were really that tight for cash that you felt guilted into playing you probably woldnt be paying for an account. From a psych angle, id say the addicive nature comes from 2 things: 1. the fact that the character is a permanent (or…
I dont agree Vig. I more agree with the ChaosEidolon and many others points about the psycholigical aspect of things. When I played WoW, I played with a group of friends and I had to play every night, or else Id get passed up in level and wouldnt be able to party up with them anymore. I felt obligated to play at that…
[ QUOTE ] People are selfdestructive and not very moderate by default so sometimes little regulation is needed. [/ QUOTE ] This is what happens when we as a nation let the government raise our children. They only pass laws, not teach children like parents should. Maybe we as a society are so screwed up that we can't raise…
The player and thier lack of self moderation. The game doesn't need to change, the people who have problems do. [ QUOTE ] Dr. Orzack: "Dr. Orzack: That's correct. Usually, some type of intervention is needed. Video games used to be contained in arcades, so there were certain limits imposed on the amount of time that you…