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flame bait
	A message posted in an online forum, message board, or newsgroup to make others mad and start a flame war. Flame baits are less constructive than trolls, as they usually draw more name-calling and acrimony than correction or discussion. Also, flame baits are considered to be more of a venting of opinion than a troll, which contains deliberate lies. See troll; flame.