08-12-2003, 10:21 PM
Sigh.
It was worth a try.
I'm beginning to believe that blizzard's rube-detector may be the most clever piece of social engineering ever devised by mankind. Thpusands of years from now archaeologists will be puzzled by the sudden rise and fall of the "Chat Gem" cult.
Even people who know darn well that the bleeding thing doesn't do anything can't stop discussing it.
It's the online equivalent of a sign that says "Don't touch"
Or to be more crude, it's a virtual scab that you can't stop picking at.
It was worth a try.
I'm beginning to believe that blizzard's rube-detector may be the most clever piece of social engineering ever devised by mankind. Thpusands of years from now archaeologists will be puzzled by the sudden rise and fall of the "Chat Gem" cult.
Even people who know darn well that the bleeding thing doesn't do anything can't stop discussing it.
It's the online equivalent of a sign that says "Don't touch"
Or to be more crude, it's a virtual scab that you can't stop picking at.
Some people are like slinkys, not really good for anything but you just can't help but smile when you see them tumble down the stairs.