[rgoulter]

I mostly agree with this, but.

Watching 100 hours of TV a year is probably not excessive. Watching 100 hours of TV a week would be unhealthy. If there are people who lack self control such that playing games adversely affects their personal lives, then (without accusing the developer of malicious intent) something unhealthy has gone on.

I can't say I really agree with "x hours on entertainment like games is x hours wasted".

I think the comparison "it's more detrimental than illegal drugs" is thoughtless rhetoric. Maybe a better comparison could be 'empty calories'. -- I would agree I enjoyed playing Factorio more than I've enjoyed many other games, though.