- After being gently rebuked for his incorrect assessment of the problem, Jack began to flame everyone who disagreed with him, leading to a locking of the thread.
Flame
zero derivation; verb
To personally attack someone in writing, usually on online forums. It can result from previous arguments on the topic that turn into personal attacks.
Etymology : Metaphoric use of flame, which is usually associated with anger. This is then extended to attacking someone in anger.
Source : Battle.net forums, July 2010
Last modified: 8 December 2010