netpicking en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of net + nitpicking.
Meanings
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(Internet, dated, slang, uncountable) nitpicking on the Internet, usually regarding minor mistakes in a film, television series, etc.
Such debates about details occur all the time in any fan forum; on the Internet this bloodsport is called 'netpicking'.
1995, Fortean Times, page 27: