Whats the definition of a "troll", and what is "trolling" ?

Since im not as "down" as most e-gangstarrs, im not sure of what this troll-thing is about. I persumed it was something like;

Troll = Fanboy

Trolling = Saying that your console kicks butt, and everyone else is bad.

But as of late, im not sure i got that right? If i were to accuse you for trolling, what am i really saying?

Just a really bad fanboy that insults the other consoles... that's what I think.

Trolling is really in the Eye of the Beholder.

Wisdom^

this is :D

trolling is posting with the intent to rile up other users. Typically this is done by posting without any real facts, or not making it clear that it is your opinion. Also, just stating that something sucks would classify as trolling.

So, you say PS3 rulez and wii sucks and is a kiddy console. That is trolling even if you state that it is just your opinion, as it adds nothing to this website, and instead all you do is get other users upset. You can word things differently like, I prefer the PS3 because it has the games I enjoy better than the Wii. (note, I really like the Wii and Nintendo better, this was just an example )

If you make a controversial statement but back it up with sound reasoning or show facts, then you are not trolling but intelligently posting which is appreciated even if we may not agree with your point of view.

EDIT: in your case you probably got the warning because of the "fail" added to the end of your statement.

A Troll according to Wikipedia (above).

An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response, or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.

-wikipedia

Thank you everyone.

If what is said is true. I feel that ive been wrongly accused and warned. And i feel abit used. I feel ashamed and dirty. I need to take a shower!

if someone acusses you of being a troll report them. that is considered flaming.

someone who lives under a bridge and kidnaps young maidens to crush their bones to make bread.