even these groups have their own etiquette, but it's frequently breached,
and there's not much you can do about it. If you're having a really bad
day, you might try posting to alt.flame; at least you never have to worry
about negative repercussions. One of my own favorites is
alt.flame.roommate. If you have roommates, you'll empathize; if you don't --
and especially if you used to and don't any more -- it'll remind you how
lucky you are.
A gracious
apology is almost always appreciated. Here's a good example of one:
>>Sorry for the flame yesterday. Bad day. I too appreciate a flame-free environment.<<
Note that this method can be used to retract or to correct statements you
made, or simply to apologize for the manner in which you spoke. You
can stand by what you said but regret the way you said it. Like calling a
flamer on his actions, this takes some courage. But most readers will
appreciate the effort and remove you from their scum-of-the-earth lists.
Apologizing
Q. I sent flame mail to a discussion group I participate in, and now I
regret it. What should I do?
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