Let’s examine the derivation of the word Foxy;

The word – (Name) Troll is described in the Oxford dictionary as an Ugly cave dwelling being described as ether a giant or a dwarf.
The way some process logic in this place , then that is quite an apt description- or at worst- ends description.
That definition fits like a tailored glove to some here.
Ha, or Fishing – Search for something- Then it leads to internet intent and provocation etc.
The First description is best and adequate to work off ;

In fishing: to troll is to cast out a line or two to see what will bite.

In mythology: a troll is an ugly creature that sits waiting to engage passers-by in pointless disputes with the aim of getting their goat.

On the internet: well, it's both.

Foxy

I have arrived at this thread too late to add anything that hasn't already been presented as a definition.

I would like to second Foxy's vote that Woulfe's post presents the clearest image of a troll and troll behaviour.

Also, Foxy, you are brave to start a topic like this, and we know that you are not 'trolling', because you respond to the posts made here.

Oh, just thought of a facetious definition:

A troll is anyone who calls you names and/or labels.
A debater is anyone who may or may not agree with you but doesn't call you names or labels.

Well as a keen fisherman, I recon the first definition best describes trolling for me. The art of trolling a lure in order to catch a fish.

I also agree that there are some nasty cases out there on olo. Some people just can't help themseves when it comes to, unprevoked, personal insults.

We also have some real cases of 'tall poppys'. If working hard for 20 years, while all the same time taking high financial risks is wrong, then hang me.

I prefer to be inspired by success rather than opting to 'shoot someone down for it'..

I think we took a wrong way ..
The Limits on the limits and the rules on the rules will push the members far from the forum.
Already many members, good writers disappeared and I am afraid more members will leave the group.

Romany,
You wrote an excelent text about the troll BUT you forgot to write anything about the troll as AN EXCUSE to block new ideas, to block ethnic, religious or other minority's ideas, as an excuse to block any one we disagree.
Hunan Rights do not depend on majorities and apply to each individual person.
After the troll, the creation of a moster against the free speak WHAT IS THE NEXT?
Let's finish what we started!
Antonios Symeonakis
Adelaide