To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardor.
To kindle; to inflame; to excite.
Flaming refers to any message (e-mail, ASSENT posting, etc.) that addresses another person in a derogatory or attacking way, particularly if, instead of addressing the issue at hand, it attacks the recipient as stupid for having such a point of view in the first place. Flaming began with messages which argued their points using language we might describe as "embellished." “Flames” are unfortunately common. People who frequently write flames are known as flamers.
To send abusive or inappropriate e-mails.
communications: An online expression of opinion that is strongly worded and often quite unpleasant. Real-time chats have relatively few flames, but discussion groups (where people post messages to be read later) can degenerate into vicious "flame wars" which can go on for some time. A thoughtful article by John Seabrook about being flamed appeared in the June 13, 1994 New Yorker magazine.
To express strong opinion and/or criticism of something, usually as a frank inflammatory or provoking statement in an electronic message. Particularly used of angry or snide replies to a naive or ignorant posting to a news group. People who frequently write flames are known as "flamers."
A flame is an insulting email that might contain inflammatory remarks.
attacking, insulting message.
To send a harsh, critical email message to another user, usually someone who has violated the rules of netiquette. May be used as a verb or a noun.
To post an email message intended to insult and provoke.
Occasionally, a discussion list may be subjected to an angry or aggressive message directed either to an individual or the group at large. In the case of moderated lists, these flames are usually not forwarded on to the group, though they do sometimes get by. In most instances, it is best to ignore these messages, as they are generally considered off-topic discussion and in poor taste; however, if the messages continue, you may consider contacting the list manager or moderator.
a virulent and usually largely personal negative response to a USENET posting. Many people use the relative anonymity of the Net to vent their hostilities, and are known as "flamers". No rational person engages in this conduct.
To Flame some one or Flaming, is to send nasty or insulting messages.
Angry, often abusive messages sent via e-mail or posted to a discussion group.
A negative response to an e-mail message or newsgroup posting.
a negative response to a previous message (usually newsgroups or listserv)
Abusive messages which, are sent by e-mail or posted to a newsgroup in response to daft comments or elementary questions.
An angry or rude email message, often a personal and harsh email attack on another email.
a term generally used in newsgroups or messageboards. To flame someone is to post a message which is purely malicious, mean, or derogatory. Flaming people is a good way to make electronic enemies and/or be kicked out of discussion groups. If you feel someone is out of line with their comments, be civil and constructive in your criticism
A text posting that contains angry, threatening, or derogatory comments about another person.
A piece of mail or a Usenet posting which is violently argumentative.
The act of harshly rebutting someone (usually on message boards), often disparagingly. Flaming is considered detrimental to constructive discussion, and is not permitted in the Star Wars Galaxies forums.
An inflammatory remark or message, usually associated with e-mail or with an article posted to a network newsgroup.
A verb which means to post an excessively rude and personally insulting response to another's message. People who post controversial messages on Usenet often get flamed in response.
A hostile, excessively sarcastic, or threatening message, usually in reply to a post that someone found offensive. Enormous amounts of time and bandwidth are wasted on flame wars.
Bombarding another Netizen via email with messages designed to insult and provoke.
A flame is an incendiary message which generally has nothing to do with the discussion of the current topic. Flaming is considered poor netiquette.
1. n. A hostile, often unprovoked, message directed at a participant of an internet discussion forum. The content of the message typically disparages the intelligence, sanity, behavior, knowledge, character, or ancestry of the recipient. 2. v. The act of sending a hostile message on the internet. 3. adj. Having the character of a flame, as in, flame war.
A crude or witless comment on a newsgroup posting or e-mail. See also flame war.
A public electronic message posted on a BBS, online service, or the Internet that personally attacks another individual or organization.
A rude or derogatory message directed as a personal attack against an individual or group.
Typically used in reference to mean-spirited or derogatory comments made between computer users.
To be nasty, vicious, or insulting over the Net, usually in response to an e-mail or newsgroup message that the flamer didn't like.
An electronically communicated insult or inflammatory comment that sets off a flood of outraged responses in e-mail messages, message board postings or any similar online forum. Flaming is considered rude and inconsiderate, but it frequently occurs in newsgroups and e-mail.
an offensive or abusive message
To prohibit a conversation or to attempt to provoke a fight by attacking another poster or ficcer. These people are generally banned from a board after their first known offense.
The act of sending abusive messages to somebody on-line, e.g. 'He flamed me for fragging him'.
A derogatory or deliberately offensive message posted to email or a Usenet newsgroup
Emails with insulting content are called flames.
An abusive or personal attack against the poster of an e-mail message. When flames get out of control, it's a flame war.
Rude response to an E-mail or newsgroup message, usually in response to some mistake in netiquette.
To post an e-mail message intended to insult and provoke.
In general usage, any sort of derogatory comment or personal attack posted on a Usenet group or a BBS discussion forum.
in an electronic mail message, a strong opinion and/or criticism of something, usually as a frank inflammatory statement, like YOUR MOTHER WEARS ARMY SOCKS! Flame Wars occur when people start flaming other people for flaming when they shouldn't have. People often get "flamed" for a variety of reasons, such as breaking Internet taboos against advertising over the network.
To send a E-mail or post a message which is assaulting, offensive and/or very aggressive in nature.
to post an antagonistic message intended to criticize and insult someone for something they have written. A flame is usually designated with a warning text beginning with [FLAME ON] and ending with [FLAME OFF].
A web term used to describe and angry email message or newsgroup post.
To make a hostile remark, usually of a personal nature, in electronic communication
(n. and v.) As a noun: a scorching rejoinder posted as email, overly harsh and frequently unfairly personal. As a verb: to post such a message.
A virulent and often personal attack against the author of a newsgroup or mailing list posting.
An angry remark or message on a newsgroup or mailing list, often aimed at a user who has violated netiquette in some way. | français
A virulent and often personal attack against the author of a conference posting; flaming is a breach of netiquette.
An angry response to an electronic posting, usually in a newsgroup.
A particularly nasty message. (This word also applies to regular email)
An irate e-mail message and/or follow-up newsgroup post from other Internet users sent in reply to spam. The term flame is also used in newsgroup postings.
An argumentative newsgroup posting or E-mail message in response to another posting or message. Flames range from satirical witticisms and sarcasm to vicious name-calling.
criticize harshly, on the e-mail
a blatant attack on another member
a caustic, negative, sometimes very aggressive, even rude response to a posted message
a comment purely designed to annoy or anger other people
a conference message sent by someone who disagrees so violently that they are willing to sink to personal attacks
a direct attack on the intelligence or opinion of a person
a euphemism for an insult sent between users on a list
a highly inflammatory or emotive post which usually puts the newbie well in their place for their breach of netiquette
a message composed with the intent to embarrass, hurt, or humiliate the receiver
a message that directs abusive, angry, or otherwise inflammatory language at another person or persons on the list
an anger-filled/condescending and negative post directed towards a person or persons
an angry message, usually posted by someone you have offended
an angry or vigourous opinion
an antagonistic or insulting reply
a nasty, inflamatory message
a nasty, insulting, or abusive message
a negative term used for personal attack against a posting
a negative, usually personal attack on a person via email
an electronic insult often directed at the author of a controversial or offensive statement made in Usenet, a portion of the Internet reserved for communication among people with similar interests
an email or newsgroup message in which the writer attacks another person with uninhibited hostility
an emotionally charged posting, and is often directed at an individual for a breech of netiquette
an inflammatory or critical message
an insult against another human being with intention to harm
an insulting message, either posted or emailed
an intentionally crude, rude, or offensive e-mail message, newsgroup post, or mailing list message
an online shouting match, complete with insults and personality attacks
a particularly nasty, personal attack on internet consultant inverness somebody for something he or she has written
a personal attack in the form of a comment on your post that is normally emotional, rather than thoughtful, and is never constructive
a personal attack made in an inflammatory, purposefully ugly or hurtful way
a personal attack on another person
a posting harshly criticizing a posting or the poster
a posting in which one participant attacks another participant in an overly harsh and personal manner
a post that is negative or derogatory, and is usually designed to attack you
a post which attacks a particular race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or other group of people
a post which attacks someone (usually following a post) rather than what they have said
a reply that lashes out at what was posted
a searing email message in which the writer attacks the recipient in overly harsh, and often personal, terms
a severe personal attack against another member
a strongly worded, sometimes-obscene message sent to a public forum, such as a newsgroup, or to a personal e-mail address
a verbal attack upon another Internet user, whether on a public channel or within the confines of e-mail
a very impolite email message or Usenet news group posting that contains a highly charged, personal attack against another person or group
a very serious or repeated insult against another member
a when a user responds in a negative or sarcastic way to a post made by you or someone else
An angry or insulting e-mail message or messages, usually within newsgroups or mailing lists. Can be used as a verb and noun, e.g. someone can 'flame' you.
An Internet message that often uses profanity or otherwise berates and belittles the recipient.
To express strong opinion and/or criticism of something, usually as a frank inflammatory statement found in USENET news groups.
An online insult usually delivered by way of e-mail or a newsgroup posting. Flame exchanges often develop into long-running flame wars, which can then degenerate in holy wars.
To send e-mail or make public posting with harsh, provocative tirades. This can result in flame wars and other negative consequences.
A vitriolic attack on the contributions of another (either ideas or ad hominem) to a group conference. As a preventative measure, a contributor of controversial material may figuratively don asbestos underwear or an asbestos overcoat when submitting a message.
A spiral carving that resembles a flame atop an urn-shaped finial. b. Consecutive half-round channels cut perpendicularly into columns, posts, panels, etc.
An argumentative Newsgroups posting or email message in response to another posting or message.
A deliberately confrontational message sent to others on the Internet.
An inflammatory email or newsgroup posting, usually in response to spam.
An email message or article in a Usenet newsgroup that's meant to insult someone or provoke controversy. This term is also applied to messages which contain strong criticism of or disagreement with a previous message or article.
A message that disparages or attacks another person. Generally seen on a mail list or newsgroup.
To express strong opinions and/or criticism, usually a inflammatory electronic message. Flaming displays poor Internetiquette.
A rude or inflammatory Internet message. Most often occurs when you write someone complaining about something they have written to a mailing lists or newsgroup. Often leads to more flaming and generally unproductive use of everyone's time and energy.
A heated response (or set of responses) to a network news article or e-mail. Users of the Internet may be flamed because they post commercial messages in a non-commercial space, or because they're Internet neophites and place inappropriate messages or ask questions in the wrong place. Flaming results in a huge amount of e-mail, and tends to make it difficult to filter out important e-mail from the flames.
A unpleasant or insulting comment sent by email or posted on a newsgroup. Flames have one objective - to upset you and are best ignored.
A vicious on-line verbal attack, usually the result of someone's lack of Netiquette.
Personal verbal attacks on other Internet users, via e-mail, USENET, or mailing lists. Flame wars occur when a series of flames are sent back and forth between two or more people.
An angry, often abusive attack delivered via e-mail that is usually directed against spammers.
General term for aggressive or insulting messages or posts.
This refers to a derogatory email message. Such messages are considered to be poor net-etiquette.
A mean or hurtful e-mail message.
A tasteless statement, criticism or personal attack against the author of a USENET posting. Try to avoid being flamed.
An angry or abusive email or online message. If an unwanted guest continually leaves irrelevant messages in a mailing list, for example, they may be flamed by the other members, leaving them with a mailbox full of rubbish.
To inappropriately respond with anger or excessive emotion to the comments of other network users. Some researchers have claimed that the lack of face-to-face contact in networked-based communication encourages users to be more aggressive and impolite than they are in face-to-face interactions. This lack of social constraint and common courtesy seems to be more prevalent in unstructured discourse, such as Usenet newsgroups, than in formal education or training contexts.
derogatory and sometimes nasty comments erupting during online discussions or e-mail exchanges, usually in response to spam
This happens when what has been published is felt to be grossly incorrect or seems to be offensive to the respondent who declares war by sending aggressive mail back.
A nasty, abusive e-mail message, the electronic equivalent to a tongue lashing, which sometimes leads to "flame wars." Used as both a noun and a verb.
An e-mail or newsgroup posting composed with the intention of causing offence or outrage.
A fiery (read angry) complaint sent via email. Often generated when sending unsolicited email or posting commercial ads to non-commercial areas of the Internet.
An electronic response which contains offensive content in newsgroup thread.
An electronic communication which is abusive.()
Occurs when one internet user personally attacks the views of another, usually while "chatting" or on Bulletin Boards. This is considered bad "netiquette".
Personally attacking another person in email or in a newsgroup. Considered to be in bad form.
A negative response to a comment or post by a user. Flames are generally not polite, and can end up taking up a lot of space in a group. Flaming is not good netiquette.
An insulting or derogatory message usually sent via email or posted on Internet message boards. These sometime turn into 'flame wars', when lots of other people join in the heated exchanges. It's good manners (netiquette) to try to avoid 'flaming' other people. See also: Email, Netiquette
A vicious, sarcastic, or otherwise mean-spirited reply directed toward the author of a posting on a Usenet newsgroup or mailing list.
(Verb) To insult someone online or engage in an angry textual exchange, or (noun) the result of that insult or exchange. Flaming has been associated with anonymity online, because people can be less inhibited when not using their real names. Flame wars are ongoing exchanges of electronic insults.
Net slang for an inflammatory or insulting message. A flame war is an extended exchange of insults between users.
A rude or abusive message that is sent via email.
Abusive message posted to a newsgroup as part of an on going argument or discussion.
A negative response to an email message or newsgroup posting. If you post an article or send an email to an audience that deems your message inappropriate, expect to get "flamed." The most common recipients of flames are users who post commercial messages in public forums, those who post adult material in non-adult areas of the Internet, and users who post or send make racial or gender-biased comments. The worst sort of flame is known as a "mail-bomb," which occurs when the user being flamed open his or her email and receives a flood of letters with unusually long file attachments that may make their computer "crash."
an instance of personal abuse directed against the poster of a newsgroup article or e-mail message.
To hurl insults and abuse at another user electronically.
(n.) A searing e-mail or newsgroup message in which the writer attacks another participant in overly harsh, and often personal, terms. Flames are an unfortunate, but inevitable, element of unmoderated conferences. (v.) To post a flame. source
A negative response to an e-mail or news group posting. Flaming once was a linguistic art form involving flowery and often sarcastic language, but has recently degenerated into any sort of passionate derogatory response. They now may include any response from an impassioned negative oratory, to a crude comment, to a mail bomb.
It all started honorably enough — we swear. It's just that some of us are more passionate than others in our discourse, depending on the subject being discussed. Flaming began with messages which argued their points using language we might describe as "embellished." The term "flaming oratory" may come to mind. Today's flame, however, refers to any message that addresses another in a derogatory or attacking way, particularly if, instead of addressing the issue at hand, it attacks the recipient as stupid for having such a point of view in the first place. If you read a newsgroup message and find yourself shaking your head and thinking, "No one should care this much about gardening..." as you read, it's likely a flame.
a virulent and often personal attack. Many flames are defamatory. People who frequently write flames are known as 'flamers'
A (often) largely personal attack against the author of a USENET posting. People who post flames are known as "flamers".
A USENET news article, written as a personal attack on another Internet user. Flame wars occur when a sequence of flames are sent back and forth between two or more people.
Strong criticism delivered in e-mail or a news posting.
To express hostility or criticism in an email message. Usually an inflammatory statement. It is best to cool down before flaming someone, or you might start a flame war
Abusive, threatening or insulting email, Usenet or chat messages. When there is more than one participant in circulating these types of messages, it is a "Flame war". Avoid flaming and flame wars at all costs as it may have unintended consequences - such as people trying to flood your mailbox with damaging viruses or, trying to hack into your system.
A sometimes hostile response to messages placed by others on BBSs, Malls, or more commonly to letters sent by electronic mail. Note: Spamming - sending letters to people who have not requested them, meaning they spend time and money downloading unwanted messages - is the most common reason behind receiving flames and other negative responses.
currently on the 'net, this refers to any kind of derogatory comment
A flame is any kind of derogatory comment delivered in a public forum. More specifically it is a personal attack delivered as a result of a degeneration of a legitimate discussion. See Also: Flame War
A flame is a rude, or derogatory comment sent to a person on the Internet meant to demean the other person(s). See Also: Flame War
This is a negative response to a newsgroup posting or e-mail message. If makes a newsgroup post or sends an e-mail message that is deemed inappropriate, they might get flamed. The most popular method of flaming is a mail bomb. This is where the sender or poster receives an overwhelming amount of messages in his or her mailbox and their system can crash.
Both noun and verb. To "flame" someone is to insult someone and derogate their ideas in an online discussion. As in the "real" world, some people consider this a form of sport. Others consider it bad manners. A "flame suit" is a mythical garment that renders the user immune to flames.
An angry or rude e-mail message, often posted as a public response on a discussion group. If you become the target of a flame, avoid responding or you might incite a flame war.
Getting really angry with a person in writing online, either in a chat box or email. People who do this aren't practicing good netiquette.
(slang) To send insulting and inflammatory (hence the term) messages to another user. Because of the Net's lack of accountability, users sometimes say things in E-mail or newsgroup postings that they would never dare say to someone's face or even over the phone.
a strongly-worded, abusive or over-emotional email or USENET posting. When someone flames you, the sensible thing to do is to ignore it. Few people have the necessary self-restraint: see Flame-war.
Mail or Usenet posting which is, characteristically, crude, derogatory or argumentative.
To send an angry or malicious comment to a newsgroup, chat room, bulletin board, or via email. Doing so is considered bad, so if an online comment makes you angry, don't send your response until you've cooled down a bit! Derived words include: flaming, flamer, and flame war (which is basically a nasty online argumentt).
The Internet equivalent of verbal abuse.
A term used to describe harsh or angry language aimed at someone else. Usually when you get into an argument with someone online and the other person who is angry, they may begins to use foul language and communicate in a harsh way, this is Flaming.
an inflammatory opinion or criticism distributed by e-mail or posted on a newsgroup.
To post an article that is provocative, emotional, or just unpleasant. This sort of article can be expected to provoke a response in kind or worse.
To post a vicious personal attack; to start an argument.
An abusive or personal attack on another user.
An article intended to insult another poster. Flaming is considered a sport in alt.flame and the 'Nose, with many dedicated participants.
A vitriolic attack in response to a post, generally at a personal level.
Online yelling and/or ranting directed at somebody else. Often results in flame wars, which occasionally turn into holy wars (See section Usenet: from Flame Wars to Killfiles).
This verb describes the process of putting someone in their place, asserting a point in no uncertain terms over the Internet. Usually this is done in a newsgroup, chat room or other online forum. Typically the relatively anonymity of the Internet allowed one a certain amount of freedom to express themselves in fashion they would not in person. A good flame is often interesting to read and worded expertly. However, the "art" of flaming is being lost and is being replaced by more vulgarity than anything else.
To scold someone via email or through newsgroup posts for breaking the common rules of netiquette.
An angry newsgroup article or e-mail that viciously attacks someone or something. Usually written in the heat of the moment. Often starts a flamewar. Also, the act of sending or posting a flame. A person who flames is a "flamer."
Backlash of strong opinion in the form of a mail message.
To write angry or insulting words about a person. It is most often applied to newsgroups, but it can apply to mailing lists, message boards, and other...
Any angry or rude message sent electronically through email, listservs, instant messaging, or public discussion forums.
When email or (more often) postings on bulletin boards or community areas get heated and abusive, the participants are said to flame each other. Flaming is a vitriolic personal attack on another individual--and when a flamer is flamed back, the exchange is called a flame war.
Real 'war' usually burst as a consequence of a misunderstood (or just to polemize) inside of mailining lists or newsgroups.
When you viciously attack a writer for bad writing or for daring to write a story with a pairing or subject that repulses you, you are "flaming." There is a huge difference between thoughtful balanced criticism and outright flames, yet many fen confuse the two. (One problem is that e-mail, unlike face-to-face discussion, is impersonal and what is said in it often comes across as more harsh than the author intended. Flame wars may break out when friends leap to the defense of someone, mistaking a joking remark or a poorly worded observation for a vile slur.) Ms. Nitpicker recommends that before sending an impassioned complaint to an author, one should read the complaint ten times, hold it for two days, and repeat. A flame is never invited, and is never excusable. If you cannot stomach that subject matter or that romantic pairing, don't read the story--end of discussion.
an expression of displeasure from another Internet user, which can range from finger waving to total 'thermonuclear war.' Flaming is a response to a message on the Internet which either offends a particular user or organization or is in violation of Internet etiquette.
A hostile note either posted in a discussion list or sent as an e-mail message.
Hostile messages, often sent through e-mail or posted in newsgroups, from Internet users in reaction to breaches of netiquette.
Internet slang for an email or newsgroup post insulting or telling someone off. They range from elegant rapier wit to obscene profanity.
It is an inflammatory e-mail usually directed against the poster of a message. Free-Net: Any one of more than two dozen freely accessible Internet sites, primarily offering community and educational information.
A strong opinion and/or criticism of something, usually as a frank inflammatory statement in an electronic mail message. 'Flame wars' occur in tit-for-tat 'flaming' scenarios. See also: Electronic mail.
1. An e-mail message that insults the receiver. 2. The act of sending such a message.
An attack, in the form of an e-mail or post, on someone posting to a discussion group. What will happen to you if you post a commercial-smelling message on Usenet
A flame is a message (usually sent via e-mail) that is strongly worded (or even profane) and disagrees with or insults the recipient.
an e-mail message or a message posted on a forum, bulletin board or newsgroup intended to make fun or humiliate another user. Flame messages are usually in response to something (a silly or misinformed post, for example), and often spawn " flame-wars" where users go back and forth, posting messages and egging each other on. Keyword(s): Flame, -mail message, make fun or humiliate
The term used to describe the posting of angry and insulting messages by e-mail or to a Newsgroup. As is it against good Netiquette, we highly recommend that you never do this.
Flame refers to any kind of derogatory comment on the Internet.
The act of harshly rebutting someone (usually on message boards), often disparagingly. Flaming is considered detrimental to constructive discussion, and is not permitted in the EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers forums.
To abuse, attack, harass or argue with someone on-line.
A public post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism. Flames can be fun when they allow people to vent their feelings, then return to the topic at hand. Others are simply insulting and can lead to flame wars.
An abusive remark, usually very personal and delivered in haste in email or other electronic format conversations.
An angry response to spam. People get "flamed" for a variety of reasons, such as breaking Internet taboos against unsolicited advertising over the network.
Originally, flame meant to carry on a fierce and honorable debate. Flames often involved the use of flowery language and flaming was an art form. More recently, flame has come to refer to any kind of vicious, derogatory, or mean-spirited comment used in email or in public forums such as newsgroups and discusssion lists. There is little danger of getting any on the Web.
A flame is a message that is negatively harsh, and most times don't appear to make sense to the recipient. In other words, a flame in most cases is when someone sends a mail to another person expressing anger by using insults and negative remarks.
An abusive communication from a fellow Internet user.
Insulting another person via email--often on a public or special interest mailing list.
A mean-spirited e-mail or newsgroup message. Flames violate proper Internet conduct. See also, Spam.
An attack on a person via a communications media such as email. Flames are sometimes very personal and harsh.
A flame is when you send a message where you call someone names, are overtly rude, or are blatantly sarcastic or condescending.
An email message, either public (to a list) or private, meant to offend, usually in response to something the flamer doesn't agree with.
One or more not-very-nice messages usually sent in anger. Can also refer to a torrent of messages sent to someone whom others perceive as not adhering to the rules of netiquette See Netiquette for more information.
In UseNet, a sharp retort, criticism, or insult. (According to Que, from the aeronautical term ``flame out,'' to either have your engines quit or your plane catch fire. Perhaps also from the slang ``to get burned.'')
A strong opinion and/or criticism of something, usually as a frank inflammatory statement, in an electronic mail message or newsgroup posting. Flame Wars occur when people start flaming other people for flaming.
Send online communication involving personal attacks and/or derogatory remarks.
A vicious e-mail message or newsgroup posting which the author attacks another online participant for some real or imagined transgression.
The term originally meant to carry on in a passionate manner in the spirit of honorable debate. Now, however, it generally means to use harsh or crude remarks to another via e-mail.
An intentionally crude or abusive email message or Usenet post. Rule: Don't do it. Ever. Not only is it bad netiquette, you leave a trail.
An insulting or derogatory message usually sent via E-mail as punishment for breach of netiquette.
A deliberately hostile and insulting message.
verbal attack in electronic form
a nasty e-mail message which may trash your parents, your computer, your dog and your cat. To receive a flame is to be flamed.
Internet-speak for sending an insulting Email message to a person or a newsgroup. Flaming someone is not nice, and if an argument gets out of hand it can cause a Flamewar.
Originally, to "flame" meant to debate in a passionate manner, often involving the use of flowery language. More recently, flame has come to refer to any kind of derogatory or inflammatory comment, no matter how witless or crude. See Also: Flame War, Netiquette
vi To post a message intended to insult and provoke. vi To speak incessantly and/or rabidly on some relatively uninteresting subject or with a patently ridiculous attitude. vt Either of senses 1 or 2, directed with hostility at a particular person or people. An instance of flaming. When a discussion degenerates into uninformative ad hominem bickering, cooler heads might inform the participants that "This flame war is a waste of electrons", though this unfortunately is frequently interpreted as inflammatory itself.
To send nasty or insulting messages, usually in response to someone's having broken the rules of netiquette.
An inflammatory and inciteful message usually directed against another individual.
Communicate in an abusive or absurd manner. Often occurs in newsgroup posts and e-mail messages.
It is an angry message on a newsgroup or mailing list.
to debate with great emphasis and vigor.
An insulting message exchanged via e-mail or within network newsgroups; a series of messages like this are called "flame wars".
An article whose purpose is to humiliate the target of the flame. One of the tools used to enforce Netiquette.
A personal attack against the author of a network news article.
Derogatory comments communicated in a posting to a newsgroup.
An insulting message exchanged via email or within newsgroups. A series of flames are known as flame wars.
(v. to flame, and n. flame) - This refers to harsh or chastising e-mail or other Internet communication. Flames are sent to you when you make someone angry, usually in a chat room, Usenet newsgroup, or other message board. If you don't follow proper netiquette, chances are you will get flamed. Used as a verb, flame is the act of sending a harsh communication.
Originally, flame meant to carry forth in a passionate manner in the spirit of honourable debate. Flames most often involved the use of flowery language and flaming well was an art form. More recently flame has come to refer to any kind of derogatory comment no matter how witless or crude. Also See: Flame War, Flame Mail
Sending someone a strongly worded (sometimes obscene) message is referred to as "flaming." Flame wars often erupt in newsgroups and can spill over into private e-mail. In general, it is best to ignore any flame sent your way, as responding usually serves to turn up the heat.
An insulting email message, posted to a public forum. A "flamewar" is an extended exchange of flames.
An insulting email message sent to an individual as punishment for not adhering to the netiquette. Can be sometimes seen in the newsgroups or on internet message boards.
A strong opinion and/or criticism of something, usually as a frankinflammatory statement, in an electronic mail message. It iscommon to precede a flame with an indication of pending fire(i.e., FLAME ON!). Flame Wars occur when people start flamingother people for flaming when they shouldn't have. See also:Electronic Mail Flat File
Mail Electronic Mail of an angry and often abusive nature. Typically sent to an Internet user who breaks the rules of one of the Newsgroups, by for example advertising when in a group that forbids it.
To post angry or insulting messages. Flaming is considered poor Internet etiquette. Hostile email; to be pummeled with hostile e-mail by an Internet purist.