I agree. Yes, there are moments that get me nervous (even just regular heroics) but I don't want to put myself into a situation where playing the game is no longer fun. I have a job and I come home to unwind. I enjoy challenges and facing them with good friends make it all that much better. But there is a difference between the feeling of stress from challenges of the game, and those from knowing that if you mess up even a little bit, people will treat you like crap.

But I've heard of guilds that constantly berate and yell at people, act like Real Life doesn't matter (or doesn't exist) and where you have to constantly worry about your performance to the point that it takes all the enjoyment out of the game. Some people love that but I don't. And I see nothing wrong with someone who goes into WoW and plays by his own terms as long as he's not bothering anyone.

The people who may like a slower pace and value leisure over gear shouldn't be put down for it. Also keep in mind that some of the population skew older. NOT that all older people have bad reflexes . . . some are lightning fast, but they CAN slow down with age, and eye sight can decrease as well. But for whatever reason, I think it's up to each player to choose his or her own comfort level in playing the game. And hopefully, if it's challenge they seek, they can do it in a friendly environment where people will help them learn rather then insult them the whole time.