I used to have the same bias against voice, but then I realized I was talking to people I interacted with ingame as actual friends and not just characters in my little fantasy immersion. How's school/family/work, play any other good games lately, see the game the other night, etc etc.
So, I guess it just depends on what you play for. EQ has evolved for me from a fantasy immersion to playing a game with friends, and with that, my expectations, desires, and playstyle has evolved along with it.
For groupage and raids, most anything can be done in text no question - however there is also little question, imo, as to what advantages voice brings to the table over text. Not to mention, playing a bard it's been a relief as well.
So I can understand while people don't like it. I can understand why people desire, and sometimes require, it. The only stupid thing I can see in this whole thing is "NO, YOU CAN'T BE HAVING FUN LIKE THAT BECAUSE THAT'S NOT HOW I HAVE FUN". Then again, that seems to be the basis for a lot of stupidity on these forums, anyway.
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