For the purpose of trolling discussed here, both are equally relevant. Urban Dictionary is obviously lesser of a credible reference but given trolling as we know it is a recent phenomenon, does offer a fresh perspective.
“ The art of deliberately, cleverly, and secretly pissing people off, usually via the internet, using dialogue… The most essential part of trolling is convincing your victim that either a) truly believe in what you are saying, no matter how outrageous, or b) give your victim malicious instructions, under the guise of help.” Urban dictionary takes a slightly different tone and defines trolling as: Merriam Webster defines trolling “ to harass, criticize, or antagonize (someone) especially by provocatively disparaging or mocking public statements, postings, or acts”. Like any tutorial, let’s start with the basics: Trolling, I believe has the same purpose and if done right achieves the same goal. Be it music, literature, painting, acting, dance, movies, or virtually anything that’s accorded the status of being art attempts to spark conversation and evoke sentiment. What makes something an art anyway? If you put aside the medium, forms, and techniques, what any piece of art represents is emotions. How can an artist, after all, get bored with his art? Yes, trolling is an art. I have been called a troll more times than I care to count and yet I can’t seem to get enough of it.