OKay who Agrees that you cannot get addicted to world of warcraft?

I agree, yes a lot of people are addicted to the game but its unfair to class every player as addicted. I myself play it now and again, sometimes can end up playing endless hours into the early morning and sometimes go days without playing.

It can be quite addicting as there is constantly new things to try and that can keep you going for hours and hours in one session, but a lot of players have the will power to take a break from it now and again. It is just another hobby people choose to do, why people can't accept that I don't understand :S

Typical addiction includes withdrawals. So, if you are able to go do something else without getting anxious, upset, or worried about the state of things in Azeroth - then you are not addicted. I suggest pointing this out to anyone who claims that you are.

On the other hand, some people do go through withdrawal when they do not get to play. they forgo basic necessities, such as cleaning themselves, eating, and other responsibilities. These people are addicted.

The general public who does not game does not understand the difference between these two types of people, so they generally lump them all into one category - which is addicted.

The question is not whether or not it is possible to be addicted (because that answer is a definite yes). The question is whether or not you are addicted. If you simply enjoy it, and do not neglect yourself, then you are most likely just fine.

Actually you are completely wrong. No one should sit in side and play a video game all day. I think most people in here would agree. You're argument about "why are they addicted to going out" is cute and quite a nice try.

Human beings need social contact and exercise. Sorry. It's just one of those things.

I love video games by the way.

I think that WoW is highly addictive just as many hobbies are. That's not to say that you are just because you play hours at a time. It's not always a bad thing. Staying inside and playing the game keeps you out of trouble; however, it also leads to health problems if you don't go out and excesses. Addiction to the game is a problem when gamers die. Here's an article:

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Two-Fanatic-World-o...

Then there's the other story of the child that died of negligence because the parents decided to go to an internet cafe to play the game.

Playing WoW isn't bad as long as you pay attention to your health!

I love WoW and i wish i could get addicted, but i cant since im still at school and holidays havent started yet so i dont have much time to play -.-

I don't believe that you can actually become "addicted" to a game.

But on the other hand, the game-play can be considered excessive if it starts to impact the rest of your life negatively

i don't think your addicted. i play on my games all day but im not addicted i could go of them any time i wanted to, its just what we want to do.

I do play, and I believe you can become addicted. You don't have to be though, and not everyone who plays will.

i want to start playing world of warcraft but besides that im a HUGE gamer i sit on my ps3 all day after school. so dont listen to them they dont know what they are missing