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Facebook Games Anyone?

There are two kinds of Facebook users: Those who play online Facebook games, and those who not only don't play them, but can't even understand why anyone would play them. There are several subcategories of game players.  Some will play certain games but not others.  Some may try a game or two before deciding it's a waste of time.  All the while those who avoid Facebook games like a bad cliche, just don't get it.  What is the appeal? I'm here to say I get the appeal.  It's frightening how games can suck certain types of people in.  I don't even consider myself a die-hard gamer.  There are players who will spend actual money for virtual possessions.  I'm not that bad and never was, but I still know what it's like to have a little bit of an obsession. It started with Farmville.  I'm surprised I even bothered to open one of the many invitations I received to play Farmville.  I just decided one day that if so many of my friends were playing it,