Examples of Bad Netiquette in Online Games

Toxic Communication

• Flaming: Insults, slurs, personal attacks in chat/voice.
• Spam: Repeating messages, copypastas, emoji floods.
• Griefing: Intentionally ruining others' fun (team-killing, blocking, feeding).
• Threats/Doxxing: Real-world harm threats, sharing private info.
• Discriminatory Language: Racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism.

Disruptive Gameplay

• Team-Killing / Friendly Fire Abuse: Shooting teammates for "fun."
• AFK / Leaving Early: Abandoning match, putting team at disadvantage.
• Sandbagging / Smurfing: High-skill player on low-rank account to stomp.
• Exploiting Bugs: Glitch spots, duping, wall-hacks, speed hacks.
• Boosting / Win-Trading: Coordinating with opponents for fake stats.

Uncooperative Behavior

• Refusing to Communicate: Ignoring pings, calls, strategy.
• Backseat Gaming: Constantly criticizing teammates' decisions.
• Stealing Resources: Taking loot/ammo/health others need.
• Surrender Spamming: Repeatedly calling vote to quit when losing.

Consequences

• Temporary/permanent bans (game & platform).
• Loss of rewards/rank.
• Reputation damage (avoided by teammates, reported).
• Legal action (extreme harassment, DDoS, cheating software sales).

Be the player you want to queue with.