I think i found another hidden meaning...

[Rynoah, the Overly-Happy]

Because isn't the ring supposed to kind of represent technology and industry, and you know how we can kind of get addicted to technology and things like that.

I've heard this as well and it's got a good backup, if you will. After all, how many of you could just give up your TVs or computers? Microwaves? Dishwashers? Electric lights? Electric heating or cooling? Power drills? I mean, c'mon, technology is the ultimate pull on the earth. If it were to be destroyed, imagine how many Gollums would be in the world.

Ooh... pleasant thoughts of Goldeneye just flashed before my mind's eye. *goes into a trance*