Griefing

Online bullying, most commonly in the context of a role playing game (MMORPG). Griefing (done by "griefers") takes the form of bullying new characters and ranges from harmless practical jokes to sexual harrasment.
===External Links===
*Bullies Give Grief to Gamers Internet
*Showdown in Cyberspace from Salon.com (page 2 contains descriptions of "Griefers.")
Category:Concepts & Terms
Category:Gaming