Can someone explain flaming?

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Post 511441 by pompeyphil on 2012-06-13 12:23:33

As above chaps as i have a had a reply to an old post removed

Post 511444 by I want a T5 on 2012-06-13 12:25:03

over exhuberent criticism......

Post 511446 by pompeyphil on 2012-06-13 12:25:22

i see

Post 511447 by pompeyphil on 2012-06-13 12:26:10

so its like russia during the 1950's off the to gulag or salt mine

Post 511461 by I want a T5 on 2012-06-13 12:34:06

Can also be sarcasm in response to a seemingly stupid question or one that is asked and answered many times in the past!

Post 511518 by Haizum74 on 2012-06-13 14:28:12

Off wiki - Flaming, also known as bashing, is hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users, often involving the use of profanity. Flaming usually occurs in the social context of an Internet forum, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Usenet, by e-mail, game servers such as Xbox Live or Playstation Network, and on video-sharing websites. It is frequently the result of the discussion of heated real-world issues such as politics, religion, and philosophy, or of issues that polarise subpopulations, but can also be provoked by seemingly trivial differences. Deliberate flaming, as opposed to flaming as a result of emotional discussions, is carried out by individuals known as flamers, who are specifically motivated to incite flaming. These users specialize in flaming and target specific aspects of a controversial conversation, and are usually more subtle than their counterparts. Their counterparts are known as trolls who are less "professional" and write obvious and blunt remarks to incite a flame war, as opposed to the more subtle, yet precise flamers.[1] Some websites even cater to flamers and trolls, by allowing them a free environment, such as Flame-Wars forum.[2]

Post 511567 by t5_monkey on 2012-06-13 16:40:09

[quote=pompeyphil;511441]As above chaps as i have a had a reply to an old post removed[/quote] It's what happens to you when you speak your mind :)