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What Is 'Flaming'?

By , About.com GuideFebruary 27, 2013

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In online jargon, 'flaming' means attacking or insulting someone online. Someone who purposely posts mean public comments about you is known as a 'flamer'. If the flamer is a repeat offender who delights in attacking others, then we upgrade that person to being called a 'troll'. Read more about flaming and trolling here...

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