User blog:A Wikia Contributor 9337/The (im)morality of flaming

Due to the increasing amount of flame lately, I felt a need to post this. While this may seem pretty obvious to some, it's a reminder to people who are unaware.

What's the purpose of flaming?

None. Flaming is just a pure waste of time. Instead of a never ending argument, you have other options. Most flame here is on unimportant crap so why care about it? Just walk away. If it really is THAT important, do it a more rational way or seek a way to end it.

What can result from flaming?

Blocks, hate, or just more flame. Repetitive flaming can get you blocked or ruins the connection between users. Also, flame in the past can contribute to more flame between those users, because they'll start hating each other more. Other people can also get involved if they have too.

What should I do if I see flame?

Ignore it, unless it's massive or repetitive. In that case, try to end it, not by supporting one side's argument, but by telling both sides to stop.

What needs to be done about flame here?

From what I see, most flame here comes from SkyrunnerM35 (relatively minor), Whyareyoureadingthis, GoddamnElectric, and Augster. I don't know what exactly to do, but I think blocks should be avoided right now.

Additional note: I probably will add on to this from time to time.