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   Riposte

   

   Mark, Dec 27th, 2001 @ 8:46am

   
   

   It continues to amaze me that people don't understand that this is good safe entertainment. People have fun playing this game, which is no different than playing golf. You say people need to get a life, but how is this activity any different than selling used golf clubs? Some like to golf, some like to play EQ. The judgements passed on people for choosing their private activities is narrow minded and inappropriate. If you don't want to buy a "virtual" sword, then don't. If someone else feels that this will enhance their fun and playing ability, then why not let them do so without derision? I don't image that those players (mostly kids) deride you for spending money on golf clubs.

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   Re: Riposte

   

   ScooterBoy, Jan 17th, 2002 @ 10:19am

   
   

   I agree completely with Mark -- in fact, I think it's really awesome to see that people are actually willing to pay real money for virtual things -- while it can be argued that the value in these "virtual" objects is completely superficial, can't it be compared to the "value" created designer brands when generics serve the same practical purpose?

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