If you were just to follow the business model you would end up trap in a situation where big corporations control your social online identity, your goverments and pretty much very inch of exploitable sea and land.
I like the idea of falling miserably over and over again.
I totally agree! I was 15 years old at that time. Just edit and reboot until the game run the way I like it. No internet, no distraction. As much a phone call (line phone) to a friend to discuss possible configurations.
Golden days!