To the best of my knowledge, nobody here has been elected or appointed the judge of who is a troll and who isn't.

I'll do it.

Become a regular poster over on the Internet Movie Database, then you'll know what a true troll is.

I think the OP definition is only partly right(a troll always knows they are trolling and their main goal is to upset people), and even though I don't agree with most of what Texas Scoundrel says, he's not a troll, just someone with strong opinions.

I disagree...
That's part of the magic of trolling like I've stated. The best trolls convince people their "absurd" views are actually real.
And I believe the poster I am speaking of doesn't really have the opinions and views he says he does. Even if I'm wrong, his views are still outrageous, and prompts responses from women to retaliate.
NO one agrees with this person when he's being a troll.
Some may find him funny... but I've not seen one man agree with him when he's being a troll.
You are obviously a man...you aren't going to take his posts like a woman will. Men are always more tolerant of other men no matter what their opinions are. You guys don't like to confront one another. Which is a good practice.. but sometimes....it's a cop out.

To the best of my knowledge, nobody here has been elected or appointed the judge of who is a troll and who isn't.

I'll do it.

Be my guest

THIS is a Troll!
Forumtroll that is!

I don't think he's a troll, I think he is going through a second childhood. I think he uses women. But women are letting him. I've been on a site with a "real troll" and it was awful. But I can see where his cavalier attitude towards women would upset women.

THIS is a Troll!
Forumtroll that is!

Maybe you think my views are "outrageous" because you don't understand them. Maybe you attach some meaning to some of my posts that I never meant to imply.

Allow me to go over a few.

I do not think women deserve respect simply because they are women. Respect is earned by deeds and achievements, not because of one's gender. This applies to everyone. However, everyone deserves politeness. Everyone should hold the door for the person behind them.

I think marriage is outdated. There was a time when it served a purpose, but that time is over. There's no need for two people to share their assets to such an extent anymore. You can love, commit, be faithful and even have and raise children today without the entanglements of marriage. Furthermore, marriage is no guarantee of fidelity.

I think sex is fun. I see no reason to be involved in a committed relationship to enjoy it. It's not special. People do it everyday, all over the world. It's just fun.

I think younger women are generally more attractive than are older ones. This isn't always the case, but usually holds true. I also think younger women are more open minded and less set in their ways.

What is so offensive about any of this? What is so outrageous? What is so different about it that it upsets you to such a degree?

BINGO!!
ding ding ding!!!
We have a winner.
I do think he's a troll.. because I don't believe he's able to live the lifestyle he says he does.

I need my pay package first!

Here is just one point I will bother to show you why your theories don't work...and tells me you do this for a negative reaction.

Your first sentence... about respect for women...
So you are saying that a woman has to do something to get your respect? Did your own mother not deserve respect the moment you were born??? She did nothing but have sex with some guy and get pregnant to have you.
She did nothing but carry you in her belly for 9 months.
Don't you think she deserved respect the moment you were born for just being a woman?

Since you have accused me of trolling, I feel a need to reply. The views I post ARE my views on whatever subject is being discussed. I know many of my views are controversial, but that doesn't mean I'm trolling. It means I have different views than most. It's my feeling that having different views from the majority here is often an asset. How dull would it be if everyone agreed about everything all the time?

The most powerful tool to use against a troll is to simply ignore them. This takes away all their power to frustrate and, if that's what they're really up to, they'll get bored and leave.

I've been posting my thoughts on this forum for a very long time. I don't think they've changed much over the years. Obviously, the moderators don't think I'm trolling because I've not been banned or even contacted and asked to turn it down. I never insult anyone, although sometimes the most insecure ones think I am. So, I try to point out that I'm not talking about them when I say something. It doesn't help much though. Some people seem to be looking for a reason to be insulted.

Doesn't it take one to know one?

You don't believe that I live in a truck and have a couple of FWBs?

Okay.