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mikewarot on Jan 29, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Religious and spiritual folklore surrounding progr...

Flamer: One who flames people on the internet, often the wearer of asbestos underwear, a frequent participant in flame wars.

Linus has flamed plenty of people

sk0g on Jan 29, 2023 [–]

Linus explicitly uses flame in that context too.

> Time for some serious flamefesting!

> I don't usually get into flames, but I'm touchy when it comes to linux :)

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