counterflame

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

counter- +‎ flame

Noun[edit]

counterflame (plural counterflames)

  1. (Internet) A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame.
    • 1997, David Porter, Internet Culture:
      The initial reply by G.S., using a curious combination of concessions and refusal to debate specifics, managed to work up to a level of derogation that could reasonably be termed a counterflame: […]
    • 2009, Eric Lesser, Michael Fontaine, Jason Slusher, Knowledge and Communities, page 219:
      "The discussion did not affect my perception of the o-l c [on-line community] because I viewed the flame/counterflame situation as an aspect of the medium of teletype e-mail—not as a reflection of any person or group in the community."
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