netscapism

netscapism n (net + escapism) - an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities into the electronic network, or virtual world.

In the past, the wild nature and remote countries were the favorite refuge for escapists. Now netscapism, especially among adolescents, has grown into a serious social problem.

netscapism by Mikhail Epstein November 7, 2003

netscapist 

netscapist (net + escapism) - a person who escapes from unpleasant realities into the networld (see netscapism).

Netscapists are ubiquitous today. If you chat with a neighbor for hours from your computer instead of seeing him in a cafe, you are in danger of becoming a netscapist.

netscapist by Mikhail Epstein November 7, 2003

netscapist 

An idiot who uses Nutscrape (worst browser ever)

"I'm a full-time Netscapist! ... I hate my life."

netscapist by B-Drac July 20, 2006