It feels like the activity is partaking of me rather than the reverse

Thanks for giving me these words to describe the feeling so well. I don't feel interested and passionate... I feel consumed and dominated.

Now that I think about it, lots of words that describe focus have etymologies that feel appropriately sinister. Captivated, enthralled, enraptured, fascinated, bewitched, mesmerized, hooked - all related to being controlled against your will.

Local hospital claims the lives of thousands of patients. Will it strike again?

I think someone will add it to base Lemmy eventually, but I doubt it's high priority. Might be a while.

Man Tommy's issues have issues

by force if necessary

they're gonna love that sweet, sweet liability