I can recommend Eric Berne's book "Games People Play", which covers transational analysis and shows how it builds up into lifestyle 'games' such as alcoholism,

I can recommend Eric Berne's book "Games People Play", which covers transational analysis and shows how it builds up into lifestyle 'games' such as alcoholism, dysfunctional relationships, etc. Might be useful for online discussion forums. Just sayin. I'd also recommend another book of his "What Do You Say After You Say Hello?" which covers the kinds of scripts that appear to govern a lot of what we think we want out of life. Regardless of whether you buy into the theories, they're fascinating to read about.