May 15, 2003

net.police

/net·p@·lees'/ n.

(var.: net.cops) Those Usenet readers who feel it is their responsibility to pounce on and flame any posting which they regard as offensive or in violation of their understanding of netiquette. Generally used sarcastically or pejoratively. Also spelled ‘net police’. See also net.-, code police.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:37 AM

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