A trip down memory lane of DU flame wars.

[JVS]

I remember a long time ago there was a long-time poster who had become irritated about a particular issue (I think it may have been sexism or some form of racism) who decided to go out in a blaze of flaming fury by starting an anti-Irish thread. At first it was pretty tame, but eventually it got really ugly and the poster was banned. Does anyone remember this incident from long ago, and could they provide a link so that I can read a classic flamewar.

[trotsky]

1. Is the Laura Branigan thread still in the archives?

Has to be one of the top 3 oddest flame wars.

[ronnykmarshall]

2. Don't forget Kids in Resturants.

[JVS]

4. That is a recurring theme though

Brannigan was an incredible one time incident.

[SmokingJacket]

3. Hard to imagine getting het up about Laura Branigan

one way or the other.

I don't remember that one.

[Modem Butterfly]

9. Who on earth could flame about Laura Brannigan?

What's up with that?

[underpants]

12. It wasn't OF this Earth

:eyes:

[blondeatlast]

17. I'm searching, it's archived, so it'll be awhile.

Anyone remember approximately how long ago?

[underpants]

18. Sunday, 29 August, 2004, 11:57 GMT 12:57 UK

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3609842.stm

[blondeatlast]

16. Yeesh. I'm still shaking my head at the memory and that was some time ago.

[Debi]

5. YOU BASTARD

[democracyindanger]

6. The b-word flame war: The 100 Years War of Flame Wars.

And who can forget the Fat Actress snit fit?

[Debi]

7. Okay, but that one was funny n/t

[democracyindanger]

20. Don't get me wrong, I thought it was hilarious.

Good times...good times...

[ronnykmarshall]

8. Well, we can thank the former

"Princess" for that one.

[Richardo]

10. Six words: 'Tim Russert throws like a girl'

:rofl:

One of the funniest ever.

[underpants]

14. *ahem*

See post #11

[underpants]

11. *ahem* (never saw this one coming)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=1627230

[Richardo]

13. See?

:thumbsup:

[JVS]

15. Remember the "Hot Topic" model is this girl "plus-sized"?

Many a flames were launched

[GreenPartyVoter]

19. How many people Nadered themselves outta here?

[Moderator]

21. Locking

Flamewars just cause more flamewars