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counterflame en · NOUN

Etymology

From counter- + flame.

Meanings

1. (Internet) A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame.
   • The initial reply by G.S., using a curious combination of concessions and refusal to debate specifics, managed to work up to a level of derogation that could reasonably be termed a counterflame: […] 1997, David Porter, Internet Culture:
   • "The discussion did not affect my perception of the o-l c [on-line community] because I viewed the flame/counterflame situation as an aspect of the medium of teletype e-mail—not as a reflection of any person or group in the community." 2009, Eric Lesser, Michael Fontaine, Jason Slusher, Knowledge and Communities, page 219:

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