[From a file error common to several OS s] A response to receiving information, typically of an excessively personal nature, that you were probably happier not knowing. "You know those little noises that Pat makes in bed..?" "Whoa! Sharing violation!" In contrast to the original file error, which indicated that you were not being given data that you did want.
SHARING VIOLATION
Meaning of SHARING VIOLATION in English
Jargon File English vocabulary. Английский словарь жаргона. 2012