2 definitions found From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]: 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) [foldoc]: 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}. [{Jargon File}]
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