Deliberately annoying users to discourage certain behaviour. Is this a bad idea?

1. What is it called when you annoy someone on purpose?
2. Why do people intentionally annoy others?
3. What is considered annoying behavior?

What is it called when you annoy someone on purpose?

provoke. verb. to deliberately try to make someone angry.

Why do people intentionally annoy others?

Some people may do it as a way to get attention or as a way to assert their power or control over others. Others may do it as a way to cope with their own insecurities or to deflect attention away from their own flaws. Some people may do it simply because they enjoy causing trouble or getting a reaction from others.

What is considered annoying behavior?

Examples of Irritating or Annoying Behavior

Talking loudly on the phone. Always interrupting people. Being disruptive during group sessions. Leaving it to others to clear away after a meeting.