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[–] linuxPIPEpower@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 months ago

Must point out that this essay was published in 2006. World of Warcraft was big 2002-2006 yes? So @jnod4 is mistaken about having grown up on the good old days.

Also mistaken, as you point out, that any such experience can be generalized to the rest of a generation.

I'm not much of a gamer at any stage of life but I feel like there is a ton of modding going on and there are certain games that are very well known for it. I'm sure there are opportunities to get into stuff for younger people.

Tho I do agree with the general sentiment that slick interfaces and anti-hacking legislation really does us all a disservice.