Well, it's not my sort of game. I feel no obligation to play, and neither should anyone else. But really, it does no harm.

I think we all agree that maintaining a positive psychological state is a crucial element in survival. We are all in a long-drawn-out survival situation with no discernable end point. It's reasonable to argue that silly fluff and idle chatter have a place in creating community and supporting a positive mindset. My 2c.