Cheaters sometimes prosper—on Facebook
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 13:00
in Mathematics & Economics
What does it mean to cheat in a Facebook game like FarmVille? Is it any different from breaking the rules in a traditional videogame like World of Warcraft? New research shows that players often dismiss the seriousness of social network games—meaning cheating isn't so serious when it's done on Facebook.