What Actually Is Eve Online?
The answer to this question has puzzled many for thousands of years with so many answers to the one question. For the answer to this enigma of the ages, it is mostly a personal answer. Others are bound to disagree with any solution.
For me Eve Online is an Ore/Gas Simulation. One can truly enjoy an Ore/Gas Sim, once they understand its nature. There is a certain amount of excitement when you are mining which causes intense feelings of pleasure. The intense fear that one might be caught solo mining can increase the stimulation of the Ore/Gas Sim.
Whatever you believe Eve Online is by your definition is the correct answer for you. Be sure to wash your hands after solo mining operations. Fly safe o7