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'''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 [http://bbs.stardestroyer.net Stardestroyer.net message boards] | '''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 [http://bbs.stardestroyer.net Stardestroyer.net message boards]. | ||
Dismissing an argument or its points because | ==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]] | |||
An 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 [http://bbs.stardestroyer.net SDN]. | |||
[[Category:Debate]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:43, 28 December 2016
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
An 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.