2 definitions
for net.police
From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) :
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.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) :
net.police
/net-p*-lees'/ (Or "net police", "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.
See also net.-, code police.
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