Originally Posted by
Kholeric
This might be a game and while you are quite right in what you are saying, there comes a point where the addicted and the outright stupid end up becoming victims. "Victim" might sound like a strong word to describe someone who buys something willingly, but Blizzard do prey on the stupid, those who pay for a plethora of micro-sales like the race change and the faction change, or the celestial steed and in-game pets. And now, not only do the stupid people - those who think that they actually need this app - get milked for a little more, but now those who are addicted will even have WoW in their lives during the brief periods when they find the urge to peel themselves from their seats. Blizzard knows what will sell, but they ought to also know what they should sell. There is a loading screen tip that says: Enjoy all things in moderation, even World of Warcraft. It might be hard to even attempt to feel any sort of sympathy for the people who buy this, but this is exploitation, plain and simple.