What Does Flamebait Mean?
Flamebait is a message or post intended to arouse controversy. The flamebait can be introduced into any type of digital forum such as a social media platform, a comment thread or anywhere else that people interact online.
Techopedia Explains Flamebait
The word “flamebait” is a noun for the actual message or content that is being used to try to promote an emotional or passionate response. The person posting flamebait is often called an “Internet troll” or simply a “troll.” The activity of posting flamebait may be referred to as “trolling.”
