>The "troll" rule seems to be exceptionally subjective. So, if I have a non-technical discussion - perhaps some thread drift - offend a couple people because they are thin-skinned, then I get banned for life? How are these decisions determined? Why not have a vote? That way it really can become the popularity contest it seems destined to become anyway. The free-speech portion of that link was a joke. Oooops! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend anyone there.
At this link, you will find what troll is all about:
http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm#WIATIf you read it, you shouldn't have any worry about your statements.