For EverQuest I never liked live voice chat, but the game was so simple before voice chat was available to everyone that it wasn't necessary. Games like WoW where mechanics are a bit more complicated on boss fights made it a requirement. For things like WoW PvP or League of Legends, it's a necessity. You can't afford to be typing out commands in those type of games.
As far as whether or not it 'ruined' MMO gaming...I don't think it had an effect either way.
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