I used "perceived" because it's quite clear that some people consider him to be a troll. Some don't, however, some just think that he is forthright in his views, regardless of whether they're the shared view of the majority. Whether I agree with him or not (sometimes I do, sometimes I don't - as I do and don't with just about everyone else on here) is regardless. My point is simply this; if you don't like what he has to say, stop encouraging him to speak. For my money, pointing antagonistic posts at him is like a kid poking a wasps' nest with a stick. You'll probably get a reaction but you're bound to moan about it afterwards.