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In which Jophiel discusses "The Flame"Follow

#1 Apr 28 2006 at 11:05 AM Rating: Excellent
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These are the rules of The Flame. They do not attempt to teach how to flame, but rather define how the flame operates:

The flame is, at its core, the most basic method of establishing hierarchy in the internet community via aggressive means. While one can establish reputation through knowledge, humor or longevity, it is the flame which has the most potential to lower someone's worth or raise someone's standing among his or her peers.

Because the flame is used to develop standing in the community, only the community can determine if a flame was successful or not. One can throw out verbal barbs at another but, unless the community acknowledges the effectiveness of those barbs, they are fruitless and unsuccessful. One can never establish for him or herself that they successfully flamed someone -- if a flame has had impact, the community will acknowledge it in some form or fashion.

A failed flame is often worse than merely being a target. By getting flamed, you are a victim (perhaps deservingly). By unsuccessfully flaming someone, you prove yourself to be inept and comical. A valiant warrior who rushes at their opponent, trips and impales themself upon their own spear. Each flame so unsuccessful as to draw mockery from the community is worse than if you were flamed by another.

The flame requires some apptitude with the written word. Some successful flames are decisive strokes, some are subtle pricks. Some are wild flailings. But the skill of the word is paramount. The community has heard most of it before, unless you can dress your flames well, they will fail. Perhaps you can use intricate wordplay. Perhaps you can weave crude vulgarities into a shocking onslaught. But you must use something and use it well. People with no skill at the written word are recommended to sit silent.

Some flames will always fail. Their basis lies in misconceptions by the flamer that are not and were never shared by the community and so the community will always reject their worth. Flames about karma, post count, boasting about the flamer's real life and other such things will always be met with derision. The community rarely uses these measure to determine the worth of members in the community and so directing a flame at them will be fruitless.

Flames directed towards the community as a whole will always be absorbed and the flame will be considered a failure. The community itself is too large to be successfully flamed and, by definition, will not devalue itself as a whole.
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#2 Apr 28 2006 at 11:09 AM Rating: Good
Since when does 22k posts in which the only "flaming" done has been to unarmed half-wits from the OoT mean you can interject your observations on the subject with any authority? F'ucking liberals. Always over-reaching.
#3 Apr 28 2006 at 11:12 AM Rating: Excellent
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Smiley: laugh You're just mad that I said "the community" instead of "We".
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#4 Apr 28 2006 at 11:12 AM Rating: Good
Might as well change the name to Homocide bombers or something.
#5 Apr 28 2006 at 11:24 AM Rating: Good
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Like a corporate raider buying up 51% of the shares, Joph's angling to post so much that "community decision" = his whim.


#6 Apr 28 2006 at 11:25 AM Rating: Good
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Like a corporate raider buying up 51% of the shares, Joph's angling to post so much that "community decision" = his whim.

Anonymous kicks his ***.
#7 Apr 28 2006 at 11:26 AM Rating: Good
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A peculiar institution among the central and eastern Eskimo tribes is that of the so-called "nith song" (Norse nith, contention), or duel or satire, in which two rivals exhaust upon each other their capacity for ridicule until one or the other is declared victor by the company.
#8 Apr 28 2006 at 11:26 AM Rating: Excellent
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He handed out his password to everyone though!
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#9 Apr 28 2006 at 11:27 AM Rating: Good
I was all excited and clicked on this thread hoping to learn some stuff about butane.

Sadly...
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Some peeps bez do'n it wrong.
#10 Apr 28 2006 at 11:28 AM Rating: Excellent
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Wingchild quoted someone else when he wrote:
A peculiar institution among the central and eastern Eskimo tribes is that of the so-called "nith song" (Norse nith, contention), or duel or satire, in which two rivals exhaust upon each other their capacity for ridicule until one or the other is declared victor by the company.
I like it! We are keeping alive the traditions of the Eskimo!

You've not seen a thing like the mighty Quinn!
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#11 Apr 28 2006 at 11:29 AM Rating: Excellent
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Jophiel wrote:
The flame requires some apptitude with the written word.


Nice.
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#12 Apr 28 2006 at 11:30 AM Rating: Good
I never knew you to be such a HUGE Cheap Trick fan.

Another night slowly closes in,
And I feel so lonely.
Touching heat freezing on my skin,
I pretend you still hold me.
I’m going crazy, I’m losing sleep.
I’m in too far, I’m in way too deep over you.
I can’t believe you’re gone.
You were the first, you’ll be the last.

Wherever you go, I’ll be with you.
Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.
Whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
Remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
I will be the flame.
I will be the flame.

Watching shadows move across the wall,
I feel so frightened.
I wanna run to you, I wanna call,
But I’ve been hit by lightening.
Just can’t stand up for fallin’ apart.
Can’t see through this veil across my heart, over you.
You’ll always be the one.
You were the first, you’ll be the last.

Wherever you go, I’ll be with you.
Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.
Whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
Remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
I will be the flame.
I will be the flame.

I’m going crazy, I’m losing sleep.
I’m in too far, I’m in way too deep over you.
You’ll always be the one.
You were the first, you’ll be the last.

Wherever you go, I’ll be with you.
Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.
Whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
Remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
I will be the flame.
I will be the flame.

Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.
Wherever you go, I’ll be with you.
And whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.
#13 Apr 28 2006 at 11:30 AM Rating: Excellent
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Jophiel wrote:
Wingchild quoted someone else when he wrote:
A peculiar institution among the central and eastern Eskimo tribes is that of the so-called "nith song" (Norse nith, contention), or duel or satire, in which two rivals exhaust upon each other their capacity for ridicule until one or the other is declared victor by the company.
I like it! We are keeping alive the traditions of the Eskimo!

You've not seen a thing like the mighty Quinn!


Sort of like in 8 mile, only with less melanin?

Edited, Fri Apr 28 12:31:24 2006 by Danalog
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#14 Apr 28 2006 at 11:31 AM Rating: Good
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#15 Apr 28 2006 at 11:32 AM Rating: Excellent
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Danalog the Vengeful Programmer wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
The flame requires some apptitude with the written word.
Nice.
Typo flames are also weak! Smiley: tongue
Dana wrote:
Sort of like in 8 mile, only with less melanin?
Did they have Eskimos in 8 Mile? I never saw it.

I would have if someone promised me Eskimos.

Edited, Fri Apr 28 12:39:11 2006 by Jophiel
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#16 Apr 28 2006 at 11:32 AM Rating: Good
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#17 Apr 28 2006 at 11:37 AM Rating: Good
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And lucky for us, penguins are in season - I've always wanted to roast one.

Quote was from a Catholic encyclopedia of all things, first reference I googled for nith songs. Wasn't linked because the rest of the article was boring.
#18 Apr 28 2006 at 11:39 AM Rating: Excellent
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#19 Apr 28 2006 at 11:43 AM Rating: Decent
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Love is a burning flame...
#20 Apr 28 2006 at 11:43 AM Rating: Excellent
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Wingchild wrote:
Quote was from a Catholic encyclopedia of all things, first reference I googled for nith songs. Wasn't linked because the rest of the article was boring.
Interesting. I wasn't looking for a cite, I just hate double-quotes.
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#21 Apr 28 2006 at 11:46 AM Rating: Good
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Wingchild wrote:
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A peculiar institution among the central and eastern Eskimo tribes is that of the so-called "nith song" (Norse nith, contention), or duel or satire, in which two rivals exhaust upon each other their capacity for ridicule until one or the other is declared victor by the company.

Anyone I've ever dated comes away with the belief that Peruvian humour reduces itself down to mercilessly mocking everyone from your grandparents to your own children for everything from looks to choice of mate, to fashion sense to political leanings in the most humiliating way possible, and it's true.

Boy I miss my folks. Smiley: frown
#22 Apr 28 2006 at 11:54 AM Rating: Good
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Inuit, they prefer to be called Inuit.
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#23 Apr 28 2006 at 11:56 AM Rating: Good
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Isn't that cute - Eskimos with self-esteem.

As soon as they form a political action committee I'll be sure to switch up to something less offensive.
#24 Apr 28 2006 at 11:58 AM Rating: Excellent
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Inuit, they prefer to be called Inuit.
But calling them Eskimos is sure to touch a nerve!
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#25 Apr 28 2006 at 11:59 AM Rating: Good
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Shitthey have their own territory up in Canada now. You best step correct before some grim inuktitut speaking fella clubs you like a baby seal.
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#26 Apr 28 2006 at 12:01 PM Rating: Decent
Edmonton Inuits?

Just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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