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internet suicide 

When someone in a forum, newsgroup, etc. says they are leaving (sometimes "and never coming back"), but actually wants to see how people react to their leaving. Usually as the result of drama
joejoe monkey: I can't take this anymore. I'm leaving the forum. I'm tired of being harassed and the mods won't do anything about it.

kikiquan: Internet suicide. He logged on under a different name with the same ISP
internet suicide by Shawnyshawn January 4, 2009
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Internet-induced insomnia 

The condition of becoming an internet zombie by surfing the net when you should be sleeping. As you enter this state it becomes easier and easier to come up with excuses to see 'just one more link'. It doesn't always fly as an excuse why you are falling asleep at work.
"Why were you face down at your computer today?"
"Bad case of internet-induced insomnia last night."

conflict of interest

A financial, emotional, reputational, or other personal interest in any matter held by a person having authority over the same matter. Tking advantage of authority over such a self-serving personal interest may be considered criminal. At the very least, it is usually harmful to others.
Most legislators either already have been, or eventually become lawyers, so they abuse their conflict of interest over legislation to make sure that laws are conducive to the job security of lawyers and legislators.

internet tough guy 

A 12 year old who just discovered the internet and all it's anonymity.
There is no example, if you ever even glanced at a forum you've seen at least 1 internet tough guy.
internet tough guy by Guy45 August 28, 2009

internet soiree

An internet party but with classier beverages, such as mixed drinks and wine.
"thi8s nheternet soiree is totally snweet."
internet soiree by Jack Nance July 26, 2004

internesque 

(adj.) Something that is reliant on, directly linked with, or has developed from, the internet.
"o rly is one of those internesque terms"

"The position is internesque only, meaning that all job functions will be performed through the internet."
internesque by Craney October 20, 2006

Internetiquette

The act of using proper etiquette (manners) while online, especially on social networking sites.
Whoa! That dude just posted 6 pics up of Judy, and they just met earlier this afternoon! What a freak. He needs to learn some internetiquette.
Internetiquette by Aaron Steinberg January 13, 2009