Why do some people seem to develop problems with addiction to gaming, gambling, alcohol etc. yet others can do these activities without them getting out of hand?
those who have this in control probably don't have emotional issues. In fact there are people who made it big and a millionaire doing this.
is it gambling - if there's betting involved yes,
though I have never played this I know someone who has this for a job - yes, a job and he is making bread out of this.
I had a few ex students who got so addicted to gaming they don't go to school or classes and even sleep in front of the comp for the sake of playing - something like that Game of War.
Still it's just a game, like money, it has no power to mess someone up unless that someone starts playing it and loose control. And you're right about the influence of genetics and the outer factors to that person has something to do with messing him up or not, too.
Should it be avoided ... if it makes one dough - no :)
If it makes one loose much dough - he who loses much dough better stay away from it and go get help to kick off.
Thanks. Good points.