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The Ethical Significance of Cheating in Online Computer Games

Submitted by Jason Rutter on Fri, 09/03/2007 - 21:24.
Publication Type  Journal Article
Year of Publication  2005
Authors  K. K. Kimppa; A. K.Bissett
Journal Title  International Review of Information Ethics
Volume  4
Abstract  

In this article cheating in network and specifically online computer games is looked into as a moral offence. Reasons for the public ignoring the issue are brought forth. We present what could be considered as cheating in generic terms and in context. Different kinds of cheating are delineated, and remedies proposed. We also identify what is not cheating.
URL  http://www.i-r-i-e.net/inhalt/004/Kimppa-Bissett.pdf

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