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The sociopaths of the virtual world

Griefers are causing virtual vandalism in peaceful worlds such as <i>Second Life</i> for "the laughs."

Andy Smith

They're called "griefers" and they get their kicks by causing virtual vandalism in peaceful worlds such as Second Life. Attacks of blue cubes falling from the sky, giant Super Mario figures, and flying phalluses created by griefers are not uncommon. Why do they do this? "For laughs," confesses one griefer.

Read the full story on Wired: Mutilated furries, flying phalluses: Put the blame on griefers, the sociopaths of the virtual world.