The world in general, or this message board?
Because despite the fact that some people feel like they can never leave, and they dedicate their entire sad existence to this place and its patrons, it's actually entirely possible to log out. You can stay away as long as you want, too. I wasn't here for like two years. I don't even know why I came back, because this place kinda sucks.
And if the world is a kind of purgatory, I actually quite like it. I got great family, a few good friends, and YouTube exists. So I'm cool with hanging out here.