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Flame war: Exchanging personal attacks using electronic mail, news groups, or real time communications. (Simple definition.) How they get started: Usually someone takes offense at an opinion which was not intended to be taken personally or which differs from their own and replies in a visious or argumentative tone or by making personal comments about the author of the original opinion. How to prevent or stop them: Take a few hours to think about your response. Give yourself time to cool off. Don't take opinions personally. Often, the opinions expressed are not intended as personal attacks. Do not make personal comments about people who's opinions differ from your own. If you seriously object to something someone else has said, reply to that person privately not using a public forum. Don't respond at all. It's an old saying, but true..."it takes two to make an argument'. Marvin Giles. [log in to unmask]