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Record 1 2008-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

[A person or group of people] (usually self-appointed) who tries to enforce [his or her] understanding of the "rules" that apply to conduct on the Internet.

OBS

A derogatory term for those who would impose their standards on other users of the Net.

OBS

A single administrative entity that polices the whole of the Internet does not exist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Personne (ou groupe de personnes) qui, de son propre chef, tente d'imposer sa compréhension des règles de conduite sur Internet.

OBS

Il n'existe aucune entité administrative qui surveille Internet.

Spanish

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