The Art of Flaming
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Share the Art of Flaming on an online forum here leh....
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wah wah.. someone got PM already...
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then u nv congrats??Originally posted by mhcampboy:wah wah.. someone got PM already... 
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congrats for wad...? i want 2nd hand laptop!Originally posted by sunny6110:then u nv congrats?? 
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Ok nevermind.
Flaming is not just an art. ITS WAR itself!!
Winning:
Outside of 'Flame' groups, where wars are routine, if there is one sure thing about flaming, it is this: There are No Winners.
Flaming is the chess of the net; a long game of skill, planning a campaign and being prepared for all that your opponent can throw at you. By the end of the War, all involved can have little doubt of the outcome.
If you were defeated, or merely a Firefighter on the periphery, then you know your place - you may be so humiliated that you may have to leave that group. But if you defeated a Damp Squib who dared to oppose you, you may be the Flame Master - but you have been seen to be a bully, and who wants to risk a few rounds with you? You can stay in the group - but how welcome are you?
There are No Winners.
Strategy:
The key to survival is to think before pressing the 'send' button. Always try to anticipate your opponent's next move, and ensure you have not invited further insults. A flame war is a public event; read the postings of the Firefighters, and try to keep in tune with the Group's mood. It can be better to withdraw quietly than wait to be isolated - and don't worry, the war will carry on without you.
Silence:
Never underestimate the power of silence. The Flame Wars, like it or not, is a clash of egos; and a public one at that. Being ignored will rattle all but the most experienced protagonist. But this is a positive action, not to be confused with sulking. Your self control, if you are consistent, will enhance your reputation. It is worth having a policy on silence, such as:
1. Never respond to simple abuse, it only encourages them
2. Never respond immediately; always see the number - and quality - of posts
3. Never respond to two-centers - go for quality
4. Never respond to clinical insanity - chances are you cannot help, and you risk a life-long relationship
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But of cos.. i think the most important of all is word skill...
Flame wars are all about words. If you are not articulate, you may get burned. If you are dyxlesic, you may not be taken seriously. But the key to survival is those word play techniques; sarcasm, irony. Words can brutalise your opponent - your opponent's words can do the same to you. The rule is - don't give it if you can't take it. -
List top 3 forums where there are most Flame wars
ok... me start 1st
- Speaker's Corner
- Aunt agony
- Soccer Forums
Chit Chat surpising wif the most activities but least flame wars.... -
Its easier to start with nicks who gets flamed the most...Originally posted by sunny6110:List top 3 forums where there are most Flame wars
ok... me start 1st
- Speaker's Corner
- Aunt agony
- Soccer Forums
Chit Chat surpising wif the most activities but least flame wars....
-stookie
-rooky
-lionnoisy
-spacejockeys(bollywood clone, shld have real nick soon) -
multi-level marketing, chit chat, and speaker's cornerOriginally posted by sunny6110:List top 3 forums where there are most Flame wars
least flame war: bar
dere is nth to flame in bar...where all the sick perverts unite *yucks, pui~* -
My take would be avoid Personal attacks... coz when u do it... U lose respect Immed and the war goes on...
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At least flaming gets put under control @ those forums modded by CenturionMBT. That guy is impartial. Nobody else dares to stand up to certain flamers but he managed.
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still, if you return measure for measure, others may sympathise with you.Originally posted by sunny6110:My take would be avoid Personal attacks... coz when u do it... U lose respect Immed and the war goes on... -
Blunt: "Girls are stupid."
Indirect:"I'm so sorry girls are stupid." -
Dun write long long compo oso...
short and sharp....
straight to the point -
its ok to write long compo
u can make ur pts and the other side will miss some of them -
I wanna add somemore...~!!Originally posted by mhcampboy:Its easier to start with nicks who gets flamed the most...
-stookie
-rooky
-lionnoisy
-spacejockeys(bollywood clone, shld have real nick soon)
- SumOne
wa rau eh~!!! He cannot stop one leh -
stooky and rooky managed those flames on them quite well, i must sayOriginally posted by mhcampboy:Its easier to start with nicks who gets flamed the most...
-stookie
-rooky
-lionnoisy
-spacejockeys(bollywood clone, shld have real nick soon) -
wahahahaha... I couldn't stop laughing when I read this...Originally posted by kenn3th:stooky and rooky managed those flames on them quite well, i must say -
the person that's in the hotseat now , i uppose is Diesel_Dimension, cause of his NO BRAIN thread
http://sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=239403 -
Originally posted by laurence82:its ok to write long compo
u can make ur pts and the other side will miss some of them -
i think, find allys also quite important...
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??? Oh well, nice of you to notice me.Originally posted by sunny6110:I wanna add somemore...~!!
- SumOne
wa rau eh~!!! He cannot stop one leh 
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I don't think he was really looking to provoke (benefit-of-doubt), but he was just downright brainless and tactless.Originally posted by kenn3th:the person that's in the hotseat now , i uppose is Diesel_Dimension, cause of his NO BRAIN thread
http://sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=239403 -
Liddat also can open a thread ar?
Sun Zi Bing Fa?
Campy wanna publish a book on the art of flamming ar?
Cheers.
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I think it also happens to know where you stand and what is it you're really against. If you're clueless about why you're in a flame war then you really can get burned, especially if you're the one who started it.