Everquest taught me all of the internet personalities that have become permanent staples of online communities.
That and typing too (like many others). EQ + full work days as a programmer makes one a fast typer.
One of the more fascinating effects I've read in this thread is the effect of teaching folks a new language. Could you imagine selling a leisure product, and being able to advertise that as a side effect?
Get the all new Ping Pong Ching-a-roo Table Tennis Set NOW! After a mere four months of obsessive play you WILL be able to speak Aramaic! Just listen to little Johnny tell the Romans where to get off!
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Lagaidh Smif
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