Here's my opinion, and I'm sure Fozzer will agree with me......

I come here to relax, have fun, and get away from all the problems in the world

Probably the reason why nobody thinks I'm a serious person

But seriously, even news stories have resulted in flame wars here. I remember during the war when the US military accidentally shot down a british fighter. As sad as it was, ozzy posted a thread about it, and within hours Americans and Great Britains were hurling insults at eachother.

And insults have even caused forum members to rarely come back. If I remember right, this is the case with DougDC3

So let's all just forget about the problems, and have a good time

I seem to have missed another 'flamer'. I see mention of some 'Virus' thread that turned nasty.

Why do I always miss 'em.??

Maybe I'm too busy putting the world right..........

Speaking of which, I refer to the 'religion' thing. There has been some 'quiet', sensible, non-threatening discussion regarding the question of Science versus Religion in Paz's 'Interesting' thread........ (what a thread....weeeeeeee!!!) It has developed into a pretty comprehensive discussion on several varying topics with absolutely no relationship to each other whatsoever.

There has been no ill feeling or any chance of a flame war.  

So, basically, it does happen, and serious discussion of subjects considered 'banned' are ventured upon. Then do you know what happens? People regard the thread as completely 'disjointed' and difficult to follow, to the point of having to ask "What the hell is going on here". It's comical to me. 

Personally, I love it. The threads come alive, and the people who take part are taken on a kind of 'psychadelic, mystery tour' (to coin a phrase.......

Pete said:
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I recall saying exactly this not long ago. I still only come here. I visit no other forum or chat room.
I could get involved in the Star Trek or Star Gate forums, as I'm interested in them. And I know there are many Sim forums, but I'm not interested in the crap that goes on in these places. Never have been. They're for mainly cowards, who would spend their days insulting without the risk of their I.D. becoming apparent. Really intellectual stuff! Anonymous insults.............

Also there is no place on the Net, other than here, that I would even consider posting my picture or any personal details whatsoever.
So thank you people for the good place to come. There is one at least!  

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You right mate, sorry. I'm involved pretty heavily in discussions in a few a the moment, so I lost track.

But, in any case, I think it's one of the most interesting for quite a time. It seems we're just about ready to discuss the 'meaning of life, the Universe and everything' a la 'Hitchhikers Guide......'

Or have we done that already? 

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Blimey Andrew.. ..!
That's going to start a right old fight between the "Believers" and the "Non-Believers"... ...!
The big Bang, and Darwins theory of evolution versus Adam and Eve in the orchard, nickin' apples... ...!
LOL...!
I'll dig a hole, and go and hide in it... ...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers Mate... ...!
Paul.
(England).

Some large, comforting words for Pippin.


Will

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We seem to have come full circle. A free-for-all would be the quickest way to close this forum for ever. Please read Pete's comments. There are some subjects we voluntarily steer clear of in respect of his wishes.

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Hi Hyp...!
Anytime you feeling really, REALLY angry and feel all the World is against you, just look at this pic of Fozzers roast beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner*, and pop into your kitchen, with a bottle of vino, and do the same... ...!
...it's the ultimate in stress-relief... 8)...!

Note on the table that I had a load of spam delivered in my E-Mail today. No problemo. I just slice it up and put it into sandwiches... ...!



Cheers Mate... ...!
Paul....Happy,...busy in the kitchen... 8)...!
(England).

*any excuse to show-off my culinary skills.... ...LOL...!

A quick question.

Is the term "Flame War" an expression specific to 'SimV' or 'Forums in general' or maybe a common American expression?

Reason for asking is because I have begun using it (inadvertantly) in conversation about other things. Pretty much, wherever I used to use the term "S*it Fight", which is quite common here for a blew, a row or an argument or fight, I am saying "flame war". Naturally, some aren't aware of my meaning, then I have to say "Oh sorry, s*hit fight" and then explain where I got the expression and then some want to know what this SimV thing is and.........................it's all very tedious.......

(It would seem that my native tongue has been 'infected' with a virus!! - Cyber-jargon. At least that's what it is here!