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Record 1 2011-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A participant in a game or activity who derives enjoyment primarily from making that activity less enjoyable for the other participants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
CONT

Un nuevo tipo de cibermatón conocido como "griefer" está superando a otras formas de agresión en Internet y en el mundo de los videojuegos online, advirtió una especialista en salud. A diferencia de los matones tradicionales de Internet que funcionan a través de mensajes instantáneos y teléfonos móviles, los “griefers” se introducen en videojuegos de multijugadores amedrentando, atormentando o frustrando a otros jugadores.

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