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- noun Internet An
argument consisting entirely or largely offlames by various parties that serve only to escalate thedispute .
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uselessness commented on the word flame war
A knock-down, drag-out, no-holds-barred internet battle of wits. Tempers flare, flames fly, and wits are seldom involved. Flame war vocabulary is typically composed of l33t sp34k and accusations of stupidity and/or homosexuality.
October 17, 2007
reesetee commented on the word flame war
At first read, this said "no-holds-barred internet battle of twits" to me. Just so.
October 17, 2007
uselessness commented on the word flame war
No arguments there. ;-)
October 17, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word flame war
Oh, and don't forget "if you want to argue, at least spell things right!" kind of shouts.
October 18, 2007