Which is clearer form: if(!value) or if(flag == value)?

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I understand this is a subjective question, so I apologize if it needs to be closed, but I feel like it comes up often enough for me to wonder if there is a general preferen

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I use Not value when coding in VB but tend to use value == false when coding in C#. I find that the exclamation point can sometimes be lost in the name of the variable (e.g. !legal). Maybe it's because I'm, uh, a seasoned veteran.