The flame is a dispute for the sake of argument. Features of the flame in runet

To make Internet slang not misleading, it is worthwhile to understand the meaning of some words, in the features of their application and learn how to correctly interpret the phrases of other users. For example, a flame is the same as a flood, or something else? We have to admit that the terms appearing in the English-speaking segment of the Internet are seriously changing when they fall into the hands of Russian-speaking users.

Origin and meaning of the word

The term is a derivative of the English flame (flame). Suffice it poetic comparison, because the heated argument is really like a fire, and it becomes almost impossible to control it. The flame is not just a dispute, but its out-of-control continuation. Opponents begin to quarrel, go to the personalities, instead of arguments in the conversation begin to appear attacks. It turns out that the very purpose of the conversation is lost, instead of it there is a gambling desire to take over the enemy.

When the dispute begins for the sake of argument, and everyone forgets about the original idea of the conversation, this is called "flame". On most Internet resources, it is monitored by moderators and, if possible, suppressed.

What is the purpose of the flame?

Of course, an uncontrolled dispute can begin on its own, without a special purpose. If the topic of the conversation touches someone's point of view, exposing it to doubt, especially in a disrespectful manner, you can break down and begin to quarrel with passion. Created specifically for socializing. Networks provide for any kind of mutual communication, including disputes, but it is desirable to refrain from rudeness and insults. Another thing is that not everyone adheres to this simple rule.

Anonymity on the Internet leads to the fact that many users feel impunity, so they give vent to their inclinations. The flame is the easiest method of trolling. When the passions are heated, the interlocutor can be brought to an expressive emotional reaction. Trolls use this to mock, so if someone provokes you into a foolish quarrel, it is most likely a deliberate attempt to "breed" the flame.

Using the word in runet

Despite attempts to use all the terms correctly, in full accordance with the original source, it is extremely rare to avoid a colloquial change. For many users, the flame is the same as flooding - aimless chatter leading away from the topic. In fact, a flood is called a malicious attempt to hammer the information space with meaningless messages. Why does this seem funny to someone? The question remains open. At the same time, it would be wrong to put an equal sign between these two concepts, even taking into account the semantic change in the Runet.

We usually call fludom simply abstract chatter. If it occurs in a branch dedicated to a particular topic, then the moderators or other users can simply ask not to flood or issue a warning. But if the conversation turns to personalities and a quarrel flares up, then we can talk about the flame, although the common vulgarism "srach" is more often used. In soc. Networks for communicating emotional quarrels occur so often that there is a feeling that people are enjoying the opportunity to merge negativity on each other.

A flame or holivar?

A more popular term, which is often replaced by the word "flame", is "holivar". Despite some common nuances, these are all different things. From the English word combination holy war, that is, the holy war in the sense of the battle for faith (religion), a popular term in the net occurred. Both flame and holivar are a verbal war, on which "all means are good," but the subject of military operations plays an important role.

If this is just a stormy discussion between adherents of diametrically opposite points of view, and the subject of the dispute can be relatively easily distinguished among the messages, it is holivar. But as soon as everything slips into absurdity, and the topic of thread becomes absolutely elusive, and the dispute goes exclusively for the sake of the dispute itself, this is a flame or, in a simplified language, a typical "srach".

Safety of the flame

If you perceive the social. Network for communication in an exclusively positive way, then when developing the flame in the comments there is only one correct way of reaction. You just need to leave the discussion, unsubscribe from notifications and forget about it. Commenting on the flame in a similar vein, you automatically agree to all the negative emotions that you can experience later.

If you decide to participate in a heated discussion with the transition to the individual, you should consider the possibility of trolling in your address. Do not take it to heart - the debate on the Internet is just letters on the monitor that have nothing to do with your real life. From this logically follows the following rule: try not to publish on the Internet your real data, residence, any information that can be used against you.