Where is the fine line between trolling and banter?

How about doing neither?

I have often been accused of trolling but in my own defense it was actually a silly attempt at banter.

I want to catch @the bear 's green gem.

bang... and the rep is gone

If you have a long rep bar, it's banter
If you don't, it's trolling

My own definition of trolling is:Shut up and admit you're a troll.

what is your definition of banter then?

Light humour between friends which doesn't openly claim itself to be banter.

"Banter" is just another cretinous buzzword that needs to be forgotten.

Today's easily triggered society isn't exactly the best for banter

I think it's a fluid line and varies from situation to situation. Being able to tread it is an art, not a science. And one which, unfortunately, many in TSR have not mastered.

corrected for you

Trolling = @GreatGuy
Banter = @Awesome Genius
Sucking = @serah.exe @FrenchUnicorn

It's an intuitive art, and doesn't take much effort despite what may be perceived. It's flows from the heart like natural spring water flows from mountain peaks into the ice cold glaciers of social interaction.