@VEX: I am convinced the majority of console players need some sort of etiquette training course for using their mics.

@Moonshadow101: Yeah, it's just not practical. Even if you're filthy rich multimillionaire. There are better things you can do with your money.

@theGreatZamboni: Many people see this as a plus.

@henryJSB: What Xbox Live users want most is a PC?

@rat_haus: You didn't buy one when they were backwards compatible. Liar!

@henryJSB: I had voice chat, messaging, etc etc on my PC long before Xbox Live.

@njdevil: More people suffer from the red ring of death than the mind bending effects of late stage syphilis.

@scotty: lol!

There's probably a lot of gamers out there that just choke the chicken to get their release. But take it from a video gamer who met the most wonderful woman, there is hope for you yet.

@willy626: I don't see the issue. You can continue to enjoy your games and playstation 3 experience. No one is forcing you to pay attention or purchase the overpriced gadgetry.

@Nero: Are you talking about the fish or the girl?

PS3 FAT 40gb edition. No issues here! About 10 hours into the game.

In my experience American gamers tend to be the most rude, crass sort of bunch on the internet.

@metalspector: Will it blend?

@Orionsaint:

@FireSketch: yup to both.

@FireSketch: People who can't attract/interact with real women so they spend tens of thousands of dollars on plastic life-size dolls, dress them, talk to them, fornicate, etc.

I found a video of the owner.

Like what others below have said, this has gone beyond being a game FANatic to a clinical level of obsession.

@Pattypie: It's A LOT of fun with friends.