My first introduction to online gaming was at uni, when some chap named Bartle got us all to play MUDs.
Since then, I've worked as a CSR for one of the largest online publishers, been a professional game tester, played almost every MMO released to the West, and even sold in-game services as my main income.
Nowadays, I teach people how to think and miss my old carefree days and what I consider the golden age of online gaming.
Less haste, more speed.