Profile of a Hard-Core Gamer

Posted by michael on Thursday June 12, 2003 @02:06AM from the danger-will-robinson-danger dept.

brettlbecker writes "The NYTimes is running a story on Richard L. Stenlund, or, as players of MMORPG Anarchy Online undoubtedly know him, Thedeacon. Quote from the article: "Thedeacon is a celebrity. Mr. Stenlund, meanwhile, feels trapped - trapped in a town too far from big cities where big things happen, trapped in a hand-to-mouth existence, trapped in a mean little culture of cheap thrills and fast-food television." Infamy, perversion, bankruptcy, virtual protests, online counseling. How much do *you* accomplish in 7 hours a day?"

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I'm past near broke by CrazyJim0 · 2003-06-12 03:03 · Score: 0, Offtopic

I have NO money.

I have $70,000 debt.

I owe my mom money.

I owe my dad money.

Nothing I have is paid for.

I was raised on the false notion that if I tried really hard and graduated that I'd find gainful employment.

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God spoke to me
Re:People suck by flynt · 2003-06-12 03:04 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Cats are truly a pathetic animal.
this topic by sukottoX · 2003-06-12 03:35 · Score: 0, Offtopic

I still get a kick every time I see this topic icon on slashdot... Tellah and that spoony bard! hahah