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There is a vast difference between D&D and WoW - this is the root of the issue. Saying that WoW is just a "computer version" of D&D is an invalid statement.
I absolutely LOATH D&D because it's set in a world of non-rules. You can do "anything," as long as the DM allows it - this pretty much makes anything epic or awesome that happens very watered down.
I remember the first time I played a D&D-type game in real life - I was in awe until I realized that the DM was making it all up and that there were no true rules that had to be followed. It felt very cheap and immature (if there is such a thing?)
WoW, on the other hand, has rules that must be followed - because you are in an actual game.
Another good reason that probably has WoW players spewing hatred is the fact that with the invention of WoW, it sort of gets rid of the need for D&D - you have a world that you can actually SEE, real rules that must be followed, and thousand times more players that are real people whom you would not meet in D&D. They probably are comparing a group of people sitting around a table having to "imagine" something that a random person is making up out of their head, versus a tangible and visible game that is much more pleasing to the eye. I hope at least some of this makes sense!
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Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.
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