The Illusion of Choice

[Lyrica_Ashtine]

your analogy is biaised..when you have people at diner your goal is to satisfy the mass and offer the best, not really a choice. In a game, ultimately, you look for your enjoyment first and foremost, with some exceptions, therefore your options are not exclusive of each other they are just not applying since they dont *play* on the same level.

First of all, the analogy the OP provided was a "single individual" scenario. No matter what you would choose, the "majority", or in other words: you, would approve. If you're playing alone for anything, no one's going to care what you do or how you do it.
Secondly, this is exactly what the illusion of choice is in an online game, especially for group content. Let's say I choose to be a DPS white mage and refuse to heal. That's a choice, but would you take one with you?