Thing 20--Gaming in Libraries

Gaming is a double edged sword. I could see 16 computers at once being tied up with a Mmorpg to everyone's detriment. In fact, I have experienced the downside in the PCC when several lads came in to play Runescape and would be talking loudly across the room to coordinate their efforts, not to mention leaping up to show a partner what they wanted. On one hand I can't see where gaming is any different from any other entertainment the library provides, from cheesy detective fiction to CDs, DVDs, and many websites, on the other hand it can be disruptive--like playing handball in the middle of the 2nd floor--and a resource hog if many players want to be online at once.