I would like to know the correct definition of the term, "trolling". Here is why: it seems to me that many times a person goes on a thread and they say, "I prefer this over this and here is why." Now many times if what they think or prefer doesn't go along or runs contrary to the views of the majority they are instantly accused of trolling.
Of course from my experience this is what happens. I go on to a forum say why I like or think something is better than another thing, then if what I've said goes against majority opinion, several people start saying why I'm wrong, etc. Now to demonstrate that my original viewpoint had validity regardless of majority opinion, I need to be able to defend it. However, more posts defending that point leads to more allegations of trolling from the majority and usually bans, etc.
So, I guess my questions are: 1.) What is the difference between trolling and legitamately arguing a point? 2.) If you have a legitimate point that goes against majority opinion, then how do you propely go about defending it instead of being accused of trolling?
These seem like fine lines to me.
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