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Admins control their game and the game environment. They do not control players' personal lives. They are not responsible for the personal lives of their players. Letting players know that there are some people who may become addicted to the game and the signs of addiction is a public service to their players. But I do not see that they are obligated to do so.
Minors should be supervised by adults if they are on the Internet doing anything, including Mudding. So, those responsible for the minor are his/her guardians. An adult is responsible for himself. Just as he is responsible for lighting up a cigarette, taking a beer, or throwing a few chips on a poker table.
At most, an admin can advise players on the addiction. But let's face it...people who become addicted to muds probably have issues other than the mud that is driving them to the fantasy worlds they want to spend all of their time in. I sincerely doubt emotionally and mentally healthy people are giving up their spouses, partners, children, jobs, and bathing for a game.
Should admin alert players to the possiblity of addiction? Sure, it is a public service, and a service to your player base. Should they be "responsible" for posting this information? No. Again, the responsible parties are those who log in and punch in password. Ultimately, if you're passing up bbq at the beach to kill dragons and run equipment zones...you've got a problem. But it's not cause by the Mu*. The mud is just a symptom.
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