What is a "flame"?

     A "flame" usually refers to any message or article that contains
     strong criticism, usually irrational or highly emotional.  Avoid
     "flames", and if you do get "flamed", relax, calm down and decide
     if it's really worth "counter-flaming".  Usually, it isn't worth
     it -- a complete waste of bandwidth and time;  it also gets you
     perceived as a "flamer" by the large silent majority of Usenet
     readers, who will probably start ignoring your articles.

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