So I was in another thread 'for you pixelthis' For you pixelthis

when some questions occurred to me:

1) Exactly what constitutes as trolling / makes a poster a troll?

Does being irritating and obstinate make someone a troll?

- In this case are members like SpankingVanillaIce and Melvin Walker considered to be trolls?

Is it being rude to other posters?

- Many regulars on this site have a tendency to be rude, when people disagree with them.

Is it just using more than one identity or do you have to use them at the same time/in the same thread?

- I've use more than one identity over the course of around 8 years on and off this site (though never at the same time)....

2) Can you actually have a private thread on a public forum?

I chose to step out of the original thread since Rich was clearly intent on having an internet fist fight with Pixelthis... but I wonder, is it really feasible to expect to have a public fight in a public thread and not expect contrary and unwelcomed responses?

- Would it not be more appropriate to send the other poster a Private Message?