cyberostracism

English

Etymology

cyber- +‎ ostracism, coined by social psychologist Kipling Williams.

Noun

cyberostracism (uncountable)

1. Banishment or exclusion in a virtual environment such as the Internet.
   • 2008, Elly Konijn, Mediated interpersonal communication, page 204:

     However, while potentially damaging to the target's self-esteem and psychological well-being, there are arguably more harmful aspects of intentional antisocial behavior than cyberostracism.

   • 2009, Donelson R. Forsyth, Group Dynamics, page 456:

     Members often become very involved in such groups, and react negatively when they are denied membership in such groups (cyberostracism, see Chapter 3).