*Inspired by an IM conversation*
Since the dawn of the internet when users first realized that they could hide behind the persona and safe anonymity of a nickname there has raged multiple flame wars. Such wars has led to the destruction of entire forums. Civil wars that rage till this day. Where one word can spark a war encompassing many users over many months that result in the change of the face of entire communities.
This thread is the testimony to this enduring aspect of the internet. Here we can discuss our war experiences. Where we were. What we did, our defeats, our victories. What manoeuvres ensured victory and what harsh lessons were learned by defeat. Come now and share your stories around the campfire.
Since the dawn of the internet when users first realized that they could hide behind the persona and safe anonymity of a nickname there has raged multiple flame wars. Such wars has led to the destruction of entire forums. Civil wars that rage till this day. Where one word can spark a war encompassing many users over many months that result in the change of the face of entire communities.
This thread is the testimony to this enduring aspect of the internet. Here we can discuss our war experiences. Where we were. What we did, our defeats, our victories. What manoeuvres ensured victory and what harsh lessons were learned by defeat. Come now and share your stories around the campfire.