![]() ![]() Don't feed the flames extinguish them by guiding the discussion back to a more productive direction. While "flaming" is not necessarily forbidden in virtual communication, "flame wars," when two or three people exchange angry posts between one another, must be controlled or the camaraderie of the group could be compromised. As an example, think of the kinds of passionate comments you might read on a sports blog. What is meant by "flaming" and "flame wars?" "Flaming is what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion." (Shea, 1994). Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control Recently expanded your knowledge about a subject that might be of interest to others? Share that as well. Are you an expert at something? Post resources and references about your subject matter. So in the spirit of the Internet's "founding fathers," share what you know! When you post a question and receive intelligent answers, share the results with others. ![]() The Internet offers its users many benefits one is the ease in which information can be shared or accessed and in fact, this "information sharing" capability is one of the reasons the Internet was founded.
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