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Posted: Oct 3rd 2008 11:33AM (Unverified) said

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I'm not sure if the wording would make a difference to any of you, but not long after writing the original post where I proposed that 'warning label,' I suggested something slightly more agreeable that doesn't require the word "addiction."

Excessive Game Play May Be Hazardous To Your Health

-Brad

http://www.exgamer.net
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2008 12:51PM Jeromai said

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Right.

The Coffee in This Cup May Be Hot and Scald You

Excessive Consumption of This Fast Food Product May Make You Fat

If You Drink Excessive Amounts of Alcohol, You Could Die

Just how stupid did we want to get with warning labels?
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2008 1:00PM (Unverified) said

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Photosensitive seizure warning. Done

ESRB content advisory. Done

The gaming industry has already acknowledged much of the risk associated with their product. This just finishes the job.
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2008 6:07PM (Unverified) said

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The rest of you can call me a heretic, but I see Exgamer's point here. People with addiction-tending personalities can become as easily addicted to an MMO as they can to say gambling.

If you find yourself saying "Just one more boss", or "Just one more quest", or just a little more anything, there may just be a problem. To recognize that tendency in oneself, and pull away from it, is the sign of a strong person.
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