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I have read some posts on these pages and it would appear that there are some people who disagree that WOW is not evil. These people are sadly deluded. I watched my husband get involved with this game and watched everything else go by the wayside. Our relationship, his job, any interest in anything else including his natural musical ability and his love for the outdoors. The only time he showed any interest in anything beside his precious game and his precious guild was when his stomach started growling.
People who use the 'if you can't beat them, join them' attitude must be kidding. We watch our loved ones being sucked up into this fantasy and see the impact of losing partners to this game all too clearly. Why would we then wish to become involved in something that is worst than any narcotic on the street? The problem with WOW is that it is a drug and most people choose not to recognize its addictive strength.
I begged, I pleaded, I did everything I could think of to make him happy and come away from his game. Finally I was left with no option but to give him an ultimatum. I am now making a new life for myself. I believe he has moved states, actually moved into a house with members from his guild. Divorce is in the works. Oh - when I finally got his attention away from WOW he reacted by punching me in the face and throwing me to the ground like a rag doll. And people still want to say there is nothing wrong with WOW? If it can create reactions like that from its players then I think there is a problem with the game.
The one really ironic moment for me was when I learned that he had talked his mom into connecting DSL and pay his WOW membership. After I left he ran back to his mommy considering he had no work and no money to look after himself anymore. This was after two years of trying to get her to see his addiction. If he had been addicted to booze or crack would she have been so fast to bring him home a six pack or score drugs from a dealer? The problem with WOW and games of its ilk is their addictive qualities are so insipid and yet so pervasive as many of us here have learnt first hand.
I don't expect my one post will do much (if anything) against such a monster as WOW. But it is a relief to find that there are people on here who share similar views to myself. So thank you for being here.
People who use the 'if you can't beat them, join them' attitude must be kidding. We watch our loved ones being sucked up into this fantasy and see the impact of losing partners to this game all too clearly. Why would we then wish to become involved in something that is worst than any narcotic on the street? The problem with WOW is that it is a drug and most people choose not to recognize its addictive strength.
I begged, I pleaded, I did everything I could think of to make him happy and come away from his game. Finally I was left with no option but to give him an ultimatum. I am now making a new life for myself. I believe he has moved states, actually moved into a house with members from his guild. Divorce is in the works. Oh - when I finally got his attention away from WOW he reacted by punching me in the face and throwing me to the ground like a rag doll. And people still want to say there is nothing wrong with WOW? If it can create reactions like that from its players then I think there is a problem with the game.
The one really ironic moment for me was when I learned that he had talked his mom into connecting DSL and pay his WOW membership. After I left he ran back to his mommy considering he had no work and no money to look after himself anymore. This was after two years of trying to get her to see his addiction. If he had been addicted to booze or crack would she have been so fast to bring him home a six pack or score drugs from a dealer? The problem with WOW and games of its ilk is their addictive qualities are so insipid and yet so pervasive as many of us here have learnt first hand.
I don't expect my one post will do much (if anything) against such a monster as WOW. But it is a relief to find that there are people on here who share similar views to myself. So thank you for being here.
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Re: Finally! People who understand how destructive WOW can be!
Sat, May 10, 2008 - 11:53 AMThe game isn't 'evil'. An inanimate object can not be evil. The game itself is fine and can be really fun in moderation. But, what is evil is what people let it do to themselves, their life, and loved ones.
Some people are more inclined to obsessive behavior when they really get into something they like. But the game isn't to blame for the persons actions. They chose to play it and let it consume them.
I enjoy playing it myself and sometimes we both play together. At one point, when I noticed he was becoming too engrossed in the game, I talked to him about it in a calm setting. Away from the game, out in public, and not around his friends.
I told him in no uncertain terms that if he allowed the game to come between our marriage I would not hesitate to leave him, and I was dead serious. He was smart enough to get a clue and is very careful now to pay attention when I want him to get off the game and spend time with me. -
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Re: Finally! People who understand how destructive WOW can be!
Tue, July 15, 2008 - 2:47 PMWoW IS evil. Inanimate objects that were created by people CAN be evil when they were constructed without any regard for peoples' lives. Anyhow, 'good' and 'evil' are just terms we use for the effect things have on the world. Wow has a profoundly negative effect, therefore it's evil. Pure evil.
Of course, it's up to us to choose whether to be involved with something we know is evil. The trick is, of course, realizing the evil within something. Most people get involved with WoW before they realize its negative impact on their lives. Then, later, they rationalize away that evil.
Those of us who understand, who see clearly .... well, it's our *responsibility* to make sure people know about the nature of this game, what it will do to your life, and the things about it that seem innocent but are not.
Hate to sound so dramatic/emo about this, but really, it's black and white. Read all the stories here. Read wowdetox.com. Then tell me that there is not evil here. The best most of us can do is try to recognize the evil and stay away from it. If we're really lucky, we can actively fight it and save our friends, our family, and, heck, any human being, from that evil.
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Re: Finally! People who understand how destructive WOW can be!
Tue, May 27, 2008 - 11:15 AMHe punched you in the face? The pit of my stomach goes cold when I hear stuff like that. I got my husband to quit wow. But he's replaced it with another MMO. This time it's online basketball. He invests so much time, energy, and emotion into that game that he neglects me and my daughter... not so much physically... he provides by going to work and sharing in chores... but emotionally and mentally, he's just not there. I feel abandoned. I married him so he could be my life partner, my companion. But I find that his computer is his companion. His computer gets his joy and his anger, his happiness, his boredom and his excitement... and I get nothing. It breaks my heart. Wow is addictive and destructive yes... and I thought my husband didn't love me enough because of Wow. But now that it's gone, I realize it's him. It's my husband. It's his choice to maintain destructive habits. It's his fault. He's made the choice to neglect me. And one day, I won't be able to take it anymore. Something's gotta give. It'll either be his habit, or me. One day... -
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Re: Finally! People who understand how destructive WOW can be!
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:54 PMI got a story that isn't anything new to this website. I have been with my girlfriend now for 10 years. She started playing this game about 2 years ago. It started out with the same old story, now it's to the point were there is no end. She plays this stupid fucking game 8-12 hours a day. She is in love with this game and I hate to say it, but she loves it more than she loves me. Wa wa wa.. Yeah I know, I should cry a fucking river, but give me a break. I work full time and she doesn't work at all. I provide everything for us and never ask her to do a fucking thing. The funny part is, 4% of all players are female. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what gender the remaining 94% are. She stays up all night talking with guys and I am just suppose to set back and do nothing? This is something that she loves to do and that is why I have allowed it to get this far. I will not stand in of a person's true happiness, and besides, it's not like I own her. I do understand that more kids than adults play this game, well maybe, but still, what is the difference, her staying up talking/chatting with guys or me chatting in a chat room with women? NOTHING! I don't have the urge or need to do that, so I don't. This stupid game has almost broke us up twice. The next time will be it. I am to the point now were I feel I should just pull the fucking plug or just kick her out with the fucking computer. She is 29 years old and she is a hottie. So of course these little fucking pricks on this game wants her picture, so of course she sends it, after they see what she looks like, she gets hounded and loves the attention. I thought my attention was all she needed. I guess not. I am starting a fund raiser, so donate as much money to me as you can, so I can bring legal charges up against blizzard!! lol.. just kidding.. That would be great though. But how can you take down a multi-billion dollar brain washing industry? You can't.. Hence the cigarette company's. The funny thing is, most of the so called men/boys that play this game are unemployeed and live at home with their parents.. Now that is sexy! I wish I could set on my ass all day and do nothing! That would be great. Sorry for all of this, but it's a new way to vent, so I am venting!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Finally! People who understand how destructive WOW can be!
Tue, June 3, 2008 - 10:40 PMI 100% agree with you! My husband has thrown some pretty nasty fits when i bring it up to him, sometimes I get scared that he will hit me. (what a horrible thing to think about your husband) He has thrown things, punched the walls ,pushed over electronics, everytime I tell him how I feel he gets this look in his eye and puffs his chest out, like he is ready to pounce. He has thrown CDs at me, ciggerette pack., water bottles, it doesnt seem like that big a deal right now but the last thing I want is a fist in the face. I'm so afraid that i will end up like most of the ppl on here, giving my husband the FINAL altimatume, me or the game. Maybe i'm afraid he'll pick the game?
