In the "old" days, when the "World Wide Web" (WWW) started to become popular, circa 1995, the word "flame" was interpreted, and utilized, to "dis" people, causes, organizations, etc. The word "dis", of course, originated with the then "younger" generation. Webster's Dictionary indicates that the the word is "slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : INSULT 2 slang : to find fault with : CRITICIZE." Webster's dictionary does not carry the same meaning for "flame", and the meaning may have never caught on as the word "dis" did, but "flame" carried the same connotation as the word "dis".
People would receive e-mails that would "flame" them, and newsgroups were rampant with flaming actions by individuals against the newsgroup itself, or against particular individuals in the group. That practice is still utilized on the Internet, aka "the WWW", but it is not as prevalent in practice as it used to be in the days of "anarchy".
The Postal Flame website was born (created) based on two concepts; One, the word flame, and the web based meanings, and Two, the "FLAME Fund", (FMLA/Rehab Legal Advisement Monetary Earnest (FLAME) Fund). The FLAME Fund was created as a central depository of financial support in the furtherance of the Cyncar v. Potter FMLA EEO class action complaint as well as providing links to other class actions. The Fund legally ceased to exist in September 2003 and all financial assets that were left, after expenses, were forwarded to the Elwyn F. Schaefer Trust Fund in November 2003.
Although the FLAME Fund ceased to exist, the Postal Flame website continues to exist, and support the Cyncar v. Potter FMLA EEO class action complaint. The flaming logo signifies the sites continued support and criticism of policies of discrimination by the United States Postal Service, not only against personnel with disabilities, but also any discrimination against personnel that is prohibited by law, ie., pregnancy, sexual harassment, age, race, religion, and any other discrimination that may be prohibited by past, and future, legislation. A sibling logo bearing the "Postal Flame" logo for continued discrimination by USPS, and eagle signifying freedom, a classic portrait of "blind justice" to signify, of course, blind justice, and a gavel to signify justice. That logo was in the works, however, I have yet to decide whether it will be incorporated into the current homepage.
The Postal Flame website is also a depository of information that can be utilized by the general public in regards to FMLA issues. EEO issues for the general public is not necessarily supported because procedures differ to a certain extent, however, much of the information contained within the site in regards to discrimination, disabilities, and avenues to utilize can encompass both Federal and Civilian issues of discrimination. But, it would behoove any party considering an EEO complaint, whether Federal or Civilian (General Public) to obtain qualified legal advice, and/or representation, before proceeding with such action.
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