DISQUS

Mathew's comments: New York Times: Portrait of a virtual sweatshop

  • Jim Kukral · 2 years ago
    I'm a long-time MMORPG'er, started with Asheron's Call back years and years ago. I've got a WOW account now for several years, and none of this surprises me.

    Except... that the workers actually go and play WOW in their downtime. I don't get that. I mean, leveling and "grinding" is hard, boring work. I can't believe you'd want to be in game after working in it so much.

    But I suppose if there's not much else to do?

    I admit it, I've bought stuff (gold, characters) before, but never from China, just friends.

    Why? Because I don't have time to sit and play the game 12-hours a day. Instead, it's nice to simply be able to enjoy playing at high-levels.

    It's about enjoyment.
  • Adam · 2 years ago
    I think it's a normal economic phenomena