netpicking
English edit
Etymology edit
Blend of net + nitpicking
Noun edit
netpicking (uncountable)
- (Internet slang, fandom slang) nitpicking on the Internet, usually regarding minor mistakes in a film, television series, etc.
- 1995, Fortean Times, page 27:
- Such debates about details occur all the time in any fan forum; on the Internet this bloodsport is called 'netpicking'.
References edit
- Usenet newsgroups: [1]