Meaning of teletrial | Babel Free

Definitions

A trial conducted over the Internet for someone who has violated the hacker ethos.

historical

Examples

“Typically, the word is spread on the network of pirate boards that a teletrial will be taking place. Pirates from around the country are encouraged to call a designated board — the trial "venue" — and take part in the trial. Usually the operator of the "trial board" acts as moderator for the teletrial.”

“The spate of electronic retaliation by the hackers has included death threats and the theft of [Richard] Sandza's credit card number, the abuse of his credit rating, and at least two "teletrials"—in which "juries" of hackers suggested ways of punishing the reporter.”

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