What is the difference between being a Heckler and being a Jerk?

Question

When you perform for a crowd, hecklers are an inevitable part of the performance. But there's a fine line between an audience that is adding to your show and people just being jerks about it.

How would you define that line?

Answer 1

There is no line-I think hecklers are attention-seeking jerks

and can't stand them. I'm in the audience to hear/see the

performer,not some wisecracking smartass.

Answer 2

I can't think of any difference.  Seriously.  They both are idiots and seeking attention.  I suppose with a heckler, you can get some interaction and make it positve.

Answer 3

when the audience gets anoid by the person