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Flaming
Have
you ever been involved in a flaming match? Not sure how to answer that,
because you don't know exactly what it means? Well, allow me to give
you a brief description and let's just say, I hope none of you have!
According to techterms.com, the term "flaming"
is basically "the act of posting or sending offensive messages
over the Internet." The actual messages are called "flames"
and they can be posted on message boards, sent in e-mails or even sent
through an instant messaging program. Keep reading for all the details!
It's
no surprise that discussion forums are the biggest hotspot for flaming.
It's easy to start a flame war (also called "pie fights")
on a message board, because there are several people using it at once
and if someone takes something the wrong way, it could lead to some
trouble between certain members. Of course, it's unfortunate that flaming
even happens. I mean, most people go to a forum for help, not to listen
to a bunch of people insulting one another. Flaming really puts online
forums in a negative light, so if you want to avoid a flame war, you
should be considerate of other people's views and keep your comments
to yourself.
Now,
I know flaming occurs on WorldStart's message board every once in awhile
and several of you have probably witnessed it. We here at WorldStart
do not take flaming lightly and we urge you to refrain from participating
in it or report anything you may see. When you're talking to other people
over the Internet, it's very easy to misunderstand something someone
says, but if you just ignore it and move on, you'll be much better off.
The same goes for any flames that may show up in your e-mail or during
an IM session. Flaming really isn't necessary when we can all be civil
adults instead!
~ Erin
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