Difference between revisions of "Flame"
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==Appropriate use== | ==Appropriate use== | ||
:''On this forum, it is considered perfectly acceptable to flame people simply for being dishonest or stupid, no matter how polite they are. I am aware that on most forums, stupidity or dishonesty alone are not considered grounds for flaming. However, those forums' rules do not apply here.'' | :''On this forum, it is considered perfectly acceptable to flame people simply for being dishonest or stupid, no matter how polite they are. I am aware that on most forums, stupidity or dishonesty alone are not considered grounds for flaming. However, those forums' rules do not apply here.'' | ||
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A argument must have substance ([[logic]] and evidence) as well as insults to be considered valid; arguments that consist of nothing but flame are worthless. | A argument must have substance ([[logic]] and evidence) as well as insults to be considered valid; arguments that consist of nothing but flame are worthless. | ||
Revision as of 21:38, 20 May 2009
Flame is the internet term for insulting language used in the course of a debate. Flaming is forbidden in many debate forums, but appropriate use of flame is encouraged on the Stardestroyer.net message boards.
Appropriate use
- On this forum, it is considered perfectly acceptable to flame people simply for being dishonest or stupid, no matter how polite they are. I am aware that on most forums, stupidity or dishonesty alone are not considered grounds for flaming. However, those forums' rules do not apply here.
- - Board rules
A argument must have substance (logic and evidence) as well as insults to be considered valid; arguments that consist of nothing but flame are worthless.
Dismissing an argument or its points simply because it contains flame is grounds for an instant ban from SDN.