Happy 7th Anniversary to World of Warcraft

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The discussion revolves around the seventh anniversary of the online game World of Warcraft, exploring the significance of this milestone and its impact on players and society. The scope includes celebratory sentiments, critiques of gaming addiction, and the social implications of the game.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant congratulates Blizzard on the anniversary, highlighting the game's widespread influence on players' free time.
  • Another participant questions the reason for the celebration, implying a need for deeper reflection on its implications.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that the game provides a distraction for players, which may reduce their interference in others' lives.
  • Concerns are raised about gaming addiction, with a reference to a news article discussing negative behaviors associated with excessive gaming, specifically mentioning World of Warcraft.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the significance of the anniversary, with some celebrating it and others questioning the implications of gaming addiction. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall impact of the game on individuals and society.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference external sources that discuss the addictive nature of gaming and its effects on behavior, indicating a need for further exploration of these claims. The discussion does not resolve the complexities surrounding gaming addiction and its societal implications.

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Congratulations are in order. *Starting today, Blizzard is marking the seventh year since the renowned virtual world, World of Warcraft, began consuming all the free time of millions of people across the globe. *It’s quite an achievement for any service, … http://virtualnavigator.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/happy-7th-anniversary-to-world-of-warcraft/" http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=768&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1

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Why are we celebrating this?
 
Pengwuino said:
Why are we celebrating this?

Because it gives people something to do. That way they bother us less.
 
Hi all - been a while .. very busy of late.

Anyhow, it got a special mention here ..

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/distressed-families-flood-psychiatrists-over-children-dangerously-addicted-to-computer-games-and-the-internet/story-fn6b3v4f-1226207626577

"He starts punching holes through the walls, throwing things around and threatening you . . . all this has to do with the most addictive game World Of Warcraft," she said.
 
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