Netiquette Rule #5: Do not flame

Do not flame or respond to flames because they are uncivilized. A flame is a personal insult communicated through the internet. Netiquette rules civilize the internet, cybersphere, because it is the social code of the internet.

A troll is a catch all term for trouble maker. There are many ways to make trouble. Posting flames is one way.

A flame is a specific type of action by troll. It's personal. An off topic comment is not necessarily a flame.

A comment where you use someone's name in a deragatory way is a flame.

If you are the target of a personal attack, flame, do not respond to it. It brings you down to their level. Stay above the trolls and flamers.

Netiquette Rule #5: Do not flame