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* Give an opinion on [[Slash Fic|Slash]]/[[Yaoi]] (other than "it exists") on any fiction forum. It got so bad [http://www.livejournal.com/community/fanficrants/ Fanficrants] put a permanent ban on topics involving the [[Boys Love]] that isn't ''strictly'' canonical. It's gotten to the point where "These are my thoughts on yaoi" has become shorthand in the snark communities for "I'd like to start a fight" and is often used (usually facetiously) in place of "I don't mean to offend, but..." or "I'm about to talk at length about something that may bore you."
* [[Wikipedia]] [[Edit War]]s. Among the [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Lamest edit wars|more notorious examples]] are the spelling of the chemical element with the symbol Al, and the name of the port located at the mouth of the Vistula.
** Also on the Wiki: [[wikipedia:reliability of Wikipedia|How reliable of a source it is]],<ref>typically causes backdraft among college professors</ref> [[wikipedia:Essjay controversy|the credibility of its admins]],<ref>Essjay himself also sparks this trope</ref> the Biographies of Living Persons policy,<ref>which many have interpreted as "don't say anything negative about anyone, ever, regardless of how well-sourced it may be; also, the policy was introduced right after [[wikipedia:Wikipedia biography controversy|John Seigenthaler's little butthurt tirade on the Wiki]], creating [[Paranoia Fuel]]. TV Tropes kinda sorta has a similar policy under the [[Rule of Cautious Editing Judgment]]</ref> the Oversight function,<ref>also came from the Seigenthaler thingy</ref> [[wikipedia:WP:OFFICE|so-called "Office Actions"]],<ref>MOAR Paranoia Fuel</ref> and so-called "attack sites", especially critics of the Wikiwiki like Encyclopedia Dramatica and [http://www.wikipediareview.com Daniel Brandt] who post the real names of certain suspicious editors.<ref>apparently privacy and anonymity are more important than being an encyclopedia. Ironically, it was Daniel himself who helped expose Essjay for who he REALLY was.</ref>
** Copyrighted images. If the Wiki doesn't accept [[wikipedia:Fair use|Fair Use]] images, there will be flames about allowing them. If it does (such as the English wiki), the number of images and how they'll be used is [[Serious Business]].
** The "Disputed Prison Convictions" list/articles. So much so it doesn't exist anymore. Likely due to heated "Neutrality" disputes.
* Saying positive things about [[David Gonterman]] in a non-ironic fashion. Especially if the forum has ties to the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sailor Moon]]'', or [[Furry Fandom|furry]] communities. Saying you liked ''Sailor Moon: American Kitsune'' (or even just that it's not as rampant [[Canon Defilement]] as one would believe) on a ''[[Sailor Moon]]'' forum will most likely get you IP banned for life.
** This may be partially caused by irrational suspicions that [[Sockpuppet|David is]] [[Justifying Edit|writing said non-ironic positive things himself]].
* The Version 6 interface of [[Deviant ART|deviantArt]] polarized just about every user registered on the site within the first 24 hours. There seems to be absolutely no middle ground whatsoever.
** Every version of the site causes controversy, even so much as altering the categories system. Do not, however, mention Jark's firing.
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** There tend to be many topics that bring up debates that eventually turn into flame wars. Among these include [[It's Not Porn, It's Art|artistic nudity vs. pornography]], anime/manga vs. any other cartoony style (and sometimes vs. realism), and whether or not fan art is truly original. These arguments tend to spring up anywhere you can post on the site, from the forums to the chat rooms and even in the comments section of artworks.
** Never, ''never'', '''NEVER''' bring up wolves for ''any'' reason on DA. Even if you casually draw and/or mention wolves, you're bound to stir up some "Wolves are the most beautiful and misunderstood animals on earth" VS "Wolves are overrated" flame wars.
*** Likewise, there's Sparkledogs/Sparklewolves (Drawingsdrawings of canines that are often brightly colored). Either you'll be praised for your "creative artwork" or you'll be criticized ''harshly'' for "being unable to draw a dog/wolf correctly".
** DA Stamps (Small,small rectangular images often reflecting the artist's viewpoint or interests). Either they're a great way for an artist to express themselves, if a bit simplistic at times. Or, they're just a lazy over-done fad that has taken the popularity away from "real" art. No two people will agree.
*** Also, ''any'' stamp about ''any'' topic. It will cause a flame war, even if it has no opinion at all.
** Demotivational Posters. It's best not to ask if they can be considered photomanipulation or not.
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