Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

Wyveryx — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:08 GMT

It would be interesting to see what would happen in the US if one of the National News Shows ran with this story. Personally I could see many parents overreacting and calling for more restrictions on internet and computer games.

However when I saw the video and the pain and frustration in the mother's face I could only think of one thing. The parental controls on the game. It is quite simple to limit the amount of game time that an underage player has.

As for adults, it is their life they have in their hands. If they so wish to stay up all night and sacrifice time, real life for a fantasy world, then so be it. I just don't want to see this turned into another "Protect the Chilidren from themselves" move. Parents have a repsonsibility here.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

h41fgod — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:07 GMT

"Ironically"?

No, that honestly provides me with some certainty thats its not written by some conservative bum who has nothing better to do than blame the faults of society on the latest trend.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

Machiavelli — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:06 GMT

Either the blog won't respond or its overrun by the anxious curse pepulz..

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

nERVEcenter — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:05 GMT

It's addictive in quality and fun, not chemical compulsion.

People need to stop whining about these things and let people play in peace.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

pantslessman — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:04 GMT

interesting. i think he needs to write a real paper however.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

Rofocal — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:03 GMT

I think the responsibility falls to both of them. Yes the mother needs to have the courage to say no, get him help if he needs. But most people who play WoW can think for themselves as well. I used to play that much, I haven't in a long while but there are still lots who do and they need to tone it down a bit. I think blizz should tone down time requirements as well.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

Nikkadaem — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:02 GMT

Well the paper is still in development. It's going to depend entirely on the point of view of the author. I'm thinking that it could still go either way. The possibility of the media grabbing a hold of this is only slightly possible. You really have to consider the source; this is a student research term paper. The likelyhood of the media taking this research seriously is quite low.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

ChickenGuts — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:01 GMT

i agree with pantlessman, this query merits the oversight of quality, empirical research. This should go beyond the mere superficial or emotional aspects of this highly subversive concern. What I would like to see is how this virtual world starts to cloud a person's willpower. There could be any number of beginnings or explanations that would count as a true etiological starting point. Let this student write his or her paper, however, he shouldn't be alone in bringing this national concern to light. Cummulatively, we should all try to voice some reason before we are all damned by the general public for having our own way of having fun. blessings to you all.

Student Writing Research Paper on MMORPG Additiction

Ragingkid — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

It looks like a little call for attention, personally.