http://mathewingram.disqus.com/enMon, 18 Jun 2007 03:10:18 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2007/06/17/new-york-times-portrait-of-a-virtual-sweatshop/#comment-1314735<p>I think it's a normal economic phenomena</p>AdamMon, 18 Jun 2007 03:10:18 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2007/06/17/new-york-times-portrait-of-a-virtual-sweatshop/#comment-1314736<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>But I suppose if there's not much else to do?</p><p>I admit it, I've bought stuff (gold, characters) before, but never from China, just friends.</p><p>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.</p><p>It's about enjoyment.</p>Jim KukralSun, 17 Jun 2007 18:07:56 -0000