Thanx, It's not an expression that I hear used in the UK. Lightning strikes.........................
E McCann wrote: > At 12:24 PM 10/6/2002, Lightning Raider typed thusly: > > >Please can someone explain to the ignorant (me!) what is 'flaming'???? > > Best to go by contrast: > > 1. The comment/criticism: "I think you're thinking of the Quadra 9000 > Av/X/yp...." > > compared to: > > 2. The flame: "You frigging mo-ron, you're so stupid, I'm suprised you can > spell PC, obviously the Quadra 9000av/x/yp didn't come with a built in > toaster!" (Actually, that would give *more* info than the usual flame, and > is nicer than most.) > > In other words, the flame's basically an attack, name calling, virtual hair > pulling and eye gouging. Just plain not being nice. > > -Eric > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
