I would never call the individuals whom I was addressing “Trolls.” They are good people who are passionate about their individual values which are very parallel to mine.
I respect them and always welcome dialog. Most of the time our discussions on this forum are like preaching to the choir. I just try my best to keep to the logical and stay away from the emotional when dealing with people who are parallel with me. (But I also slip up too often.) When dealing with an irrational individual who does not have a solid realistic reality, the rules sometimes change.
I’ve often ask myself, “When Jesus flipped over the money changers tables, was He really angry or just doing what was necessary to make the impact of His point upon them?” Does it matter as long as the intended behavioral response was achieved?
Trolls are several types. One are designed government agents. Two, they are people who just like to play mental games with people. Three, they are people who have mental disorders. All three are not worth the time of day.