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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
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.
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, write obvious and blunt remarks to incite a flame war.
Some websites even cater to flamers and trolls.
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.
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, write obvious and blunt remarks to incite a flame war.
Some websites even cater to flamers and trolls.
