griefers
Online play ruiners
Griefers are players in online games who deliberately harass, obstruct, or annoy other players rather than pursuing the game's objectives.
The behavior ranges from killing teammates to blocking doorways to destroying others' creations: The server banned griefers who kept blowing up people's builds.
Griefing prioritizes others' frustration over one's own progress.
Surprise multiplayer attack
- glitchingShowing intermittent digital faults
- smurfingEvasive transaction splitting
- teabaggingTaunting squat gesture
- griefingDeliberate gameplay harassment
Provoking reactions online
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
- schadenfreudeDelight in others' misfortune
- lulzInternet humor payoff
- saltSodium chloride compound
tears · toxicity · edgelord · anonymous · 4chan · trash-talk · flaming · roasting
Deliberate disruption of operations
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- mayhemViolent disorder and destruction
destruction · vandalism · trolling · ruining · wrecking · derailing · spoiling · undermining
Aggressive repeated intimidation
- tormentingCausing severe distress
- targetingSelecting as objective
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
harassing · pestering · hounding · provoking · baiting · antagonizing · cyberbullying · toxicity
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- rageIntense, violent anger
anger · resentment · helplessness · quitting · reporting · blocking · muting · venting
Conveying documented information
- banningOfficially prohibiting something
- mutingSuppressing sound output
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- moderationAvoidance of excess
anti-cheat · tribunal · suspension · timeout · blacklist
ganking
Surprise multiplayer attack
- glitchingShowing intermittent digital faults
- smurfingEvasive transaction splitting
- teabaggingTaunting squat gesture
trolling
Provoking reactions online
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
- schadenfreudeDelight in others' misfortune
- lulzInternet humor payoff
salt · tears · toxicity · edgelord · anonymous · 4chan · trash-talk · flaming · roasting · triggering
sabotage
Deliberate disruption of operations
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
mayhem · destruction · vandalism · trolling · ruining · wrecking · derailing · spoiling · undermining · game-breaking
bullying
Aggressive repeated intimidation
- tormentingCausing severe distress
- targetingSelecting as objective
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
intimidating · harassing · pestering · hounding · provoking · baiting · antagonizing · cyberbullying · toxicity · hate-speech
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
rage · anger · resentment · helplessness · quitting · reporting · blocking · muting · venting · complaining
reporting
Conveying documented information
- banningOfficially prohibiting something
- mutingSuppressing sound output
- blockingImpeding forward progress
moderation · anti-cheat · tribunal · suspension · timeout · blacklist
- cybercriminalshacker, hackers, scammer, scammers, phishers
- digital annoyancesspam, pop-ups, ads, malware, viruses
- Gaming Cultureesports, streamers, tournaments, Discord, Twitch
- gamersvideo gamer, casual gamers, casual player, casuals, hardcore player
- internet culturememes, meme, trolling, influencers, content creators
griefershelpers
People who give aid
team players · mentors · guides · healers · protectors
grieferscommunity builders
People who strengthen neighborhoods
moderators · admins · welcomers · content creators · regulars