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IMHO a troll is someone who deliberately stirs up sh*t (aka....poking the Grizzly bear in spring). They do it just to get a rise out of people, regardless of the ensuing conversation.
Someone playing the Devil's Advocate role (which is something I like to do) is a person who can stand back in a debate, see both sides of the story, the pro's and con's of each and then pick and argue a side (even if it is not the one you would normally agree with). I love debates because you are dealing with another intelligent person. Someone who can suppress their emotions long enough to look at the whole story - both sides - and then comment on it. Trolls are either people that are so stubborn that they refuse to see a different view of the matter, or they are just trying to stir the pot.
I have a few acquaintances who will be receiving a ladle for Christsmas for they fall into the latter category.
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