From Wikipedia:
Application of the term troll is highly subjective. Some readers may characterize a post as trolling, while others may regard the same post as a legitimate contribution to the discussion, even if controversial. The term is often used to discredit an opposing position, or its...
Trolling is a game about identity deception, albeit one that is played without the consent of most of the players. The troll attempts to pass as a legitimate participant, sharing the group's common interests and concerns; the newsgroups members, if they are cognizant of trolls and other identity...
Leah-yes I know I'm crazy :
I think that the motivation for the original post was first to warn people that internet communication is difficult and that we should practice some amount of caution in evaluating others so as not to be taken advantage of by those with questionable or outright...