Interesting how many people think being into fantasy, and geekdom, is a negative thing.
Of course, being addicted to it and escaping reality for hours each day can't have much of a positive affect on your life, but what's wrong with enjoying fantasy and role-playing?
I suppose it is just the same as being a football fanatic, or someone who watches soap operas or a band groupie. Too much attention on one thing isn't good. The thing is, no one labels those people "geek" with the negative connotations attached, and then don't rejoice when they 'get over' their interest in the Eagles or General Hospital or whatever.
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When I started to pull away from my fantasy immersion gradually (which for me, took place by getting really inspired and motivated by non-fantasy stuff
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-- What's the difference?
I love fantasy. I write fantasy and horror fiction and have had some stories published. I wish I had more time to do so. I like role-playing and am involved in online gaming, though not to excess. I do see people who are addicted, however.
I guess my point is that any addiction to a particular subject or action can be negative, but it doesn't have to be. As ragtag said, however, it is possible to make fantasy your career. And there are plenty of people who are "addicted" to law, or police work or writing self-help books and selling them.
