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}]