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There are effective solutions to the problem of computer gaming addiction. - because: it can be treated the same way as gambling and drinking addictions
- because: addicts can get help from support groups and psychological counseling
- because: the public can be educated about the dangers of computer gaming addiction
- because: awareness of the problem is important with the growing number of games and more Internet access
- because: game operators can monitor the amount of time people spend playing computer games
- but: some addicts may create multiple personalities to hide their problem
- but: game companies have no real incentive to do this
- because: it is against their business interests to keep people from playing
- but: users may view monitoring as an invasion of privacy
- because: users can be warned if they have spent too much time playing
- because: addictive features of games can be reduced
- but: this may detract from the gaming experience for non-addicted users
- but: new online games have a community component that is potentially addictive
- because: frequent users would not be highly rewarded
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