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Yes. I think it's very valuable to ask why people cho0se this form of escapism over another, like sports, television, body building, or any of the others available. There are more and more every year.

But if you want to replicate it, I think the biggest thing to understand is that it is escapism. That was the not very well-received point of my comment.




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