Posted by Harlequin on May 12, 2000 at 14:23:21:
In Reply to: guns don't kill people....people kill people... posted by Ole Crazy Doc Shokai (C.T.H.O.S.)(IMM) on May 11, 2000 at 21:00:25:
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> You'll forgive me if I come off a bit abrasive...but can we please stop blaming the evil mud for all the damages it does to peoples lives? Yes, I've seen some of my friends end up fucked because of thier addiction to the mud. Yes, I've seen some people screw themselves over because they need to be on the mud more than they want to be in real life. Is there a danger in MUDing? Yes. What is it? Simply put, if you have a need to sink into escapism, and use the mud for that, you're screwing yourself if you don't control it. It's the same with alcohol, drugs, sex...etc.
> My basic point of this post is, if you're using CF to escape something in reality, sit back, turn your computer off...and think about what you're doing to yourself. Ask yourself these questions: Do I need to MUD or do I just want to MUD? next question, Am I willing to possibly sacrifice job/wife/girlfriend/school/my dog/etc for CF? If you answer yes to that question...turn your computer off, walk outside and go be social....you're an abuser and you're wrecking yourself...or you just don't give a shit about anything anymore in which case play CF, it's easier than suicide (that's a joke...really I swear). Secondary point of this, if you have a problem with addiction...don't blame the substance, grow a spine, admit you have a problem, and find help.
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> Doc Shokai (C.T.H.O.S.)*
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> *can tie his own shoes