By definition, what EXACTLY (generally?) constitutes a "flame-war"? (I'll take answers from anyone)
All day yesterday, a particular poster was arguing with me about stuff he would take out of context, would dismiss all points made to refute him as "inane" or "silly". I did make a generalization about those with his particular ideological bent. I subsequently withdrew the statement and apologized, then he whined about how my apology was "insincere" and continued with what MIGHT have been personal attacks. I have pretty thick skin, so I don't sweat stuff like that, but the thread quickly disintegrated.