It amazes me that Americans have such a problem with this very innocent stuff yet recognize the Scientology and Mormon religions...

I think the last time I played D&D was in grade 5 or 6 (it could have been 7 though). I liked it as did a number of friends, but other pursuits just ended up taking up the free time. I still have the original D&D manuals and dice, but never did get any AD&D materials myself.

It was a far bigger influence on popular culture than a lot of people would ever give it credit for.