MMORPGs:Good or Bad?

In recent years, there has been and increase in people playing massively multiplayer online role-playing games, otherwise known as MMORPGs. That comes as no surprise, considering the fact that playing MMORPGs is an entirely new and wonderful way to socialize with people all around the globe. Whether it is World of Warcraft or MapleStory, both children and teenagers, and even adults have turned to playing MMORPGs as a way of social interaction and leisure. It is simple to get started. Just purchase the game, install it and you are ready to go, and oh, an Internet connection. My only complain is that some MMORPGs require monthly fees to play. However, if you want to avoid the burden of paying monthly fees, you can still find joy in Guild Wars or the one that I mentioned earlier, MapleStory. Despite all the good things that MMORPGs have introduced into our lives, not all is sweet. For example, hours need to be dedicated to raids in World of Warcraft and playing the game will eventually become an addiction, which is as fearful as gambling. Nevertheless, that can be avoided with good self-control. There are usually many virtual items in MMORPGs that are hard to get and players resort to exchanging cash for the items. This, in my opinions, is rather unncessary. It is a waste of money. Some farmers in China have been offered jobs that require them to play computer games for hours, just to obtain rare items, so that the company that hired them can sell these items at a profit. Anyway, according to the game companies, that is illegal. Is playing MMORPGs a good or bad thing then? Well, good in a way because of increased social interaction, but bad because you can quickly become addicted to MMORPGs -- in no time. It is all up to you to decide.