It is indeed rather unfortunate that in something as Runescape, people tend to 'abuse' those who help other people (such as in the case of me, I make a friend, give them some stuff willingly, but then comes back and keeps asking me for free stuff -_-), because they see it as one way to gain wealth. They may not do it in real life, because they either don't or they can't because people is more alert with practical things rather than cyber things. Therefore it is rather unfortunate that when you help people through a wire, it will backfire. However there are still those who have appreciated help, and will still do their own thing, but knowing that you have made it so it is that much easier. It will pay off in the long run. This is more of the case in Real Life. Helping other people have a MUCH stronger impact than in game (let it be material, emotional or psychological help), because those are the ones that would change their lives. In that case if they receive help, they will DEFINITELY appreciate any help (unless they are really using, in which case you need not to care about them anylonger). Lastly, you are certainly right in putting the word success in quotation marks. 'Success' is a grey word, and it changes from one person to another. To most people, 'Success' would be getting rich (much like in RS) or famous, but there are other ways in which 'success' can show itself. You just have to find what form of this 'success' you are content with the most (i don't care about money, I wouldn't mind working for money, and have a bit extra myself, but its not for this 'success', it is just so that living would be easier). About the Wise Old Man, his actions cannot be justified (because it hurts a lot of people), though the motive behind it is understandable. It is a great pity that people nowadays work for themselves and show lack of appreciation to any help they receive. If I was the Wise Old Man, i would feel the same as him, but would I do what he did? That is open to debate.