Quote Originally Posted by FlashLackey View Post
Do you think that it's unique to them?
no, just common.

Do you think that calling someone a prat can be interpreted to be anything other than flaming?
Obviously, otherwise I wouldn't be doing it.
Why did you edit your post to remove those statements, explaining "to be sure this doesn't turn into a flamefest"?
sorry, not sure what you mean here, I have not removed anything from my posts in this thread, just added stuff.
I don't see why not. People get to know each other on forums and it's better organized to put off-subject conversations in their own area.
your opinion, not mine, you are welcome to it and do not need me to agree or approve.
I don't see how that answers my question about whether or not flaming detracts from a board.
As i said, what is flaming is personal intepretation, i do not think I have done that here. You think I have...k, hit the 'report this post' button.
There are plenty of forums that have free areas that don't allow the types of personal attacks and flaming that you've resorted to here.
I agree that interpretation of flaming varies across different communites, but I think you need to find the one with the levels you can tolerate, or just fo to the webmaster and complain. I am sure he will give you a hearing, and be happy to remove offensive words, or add them to the banned word filter.

dp