What word describes: "a person who always follows the rules"?



I'm looking for a word that describes a person who strictly follows a set of rules without exception. Something close to obeyer or fanatic, but with an emphasis on 'Strictly following the rules'.


Usage example:



The website was taken over by [users who obey the rules strictly].




Answer



Someone who always follows a defined procedure, such as a set of rules is a Stickler.


A "stickler for the rules" will always insist that the rules are followed.


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