I joined Gransnet last year and cannot always find the time to visit the site. Consequently I don't know what form of bullying took place that gave rise to this thread but feel for anyone who is the subject of it. Having been bullied as a child as I had to wear leg irons for some time, I know how it feels to be on the receiving end. It does toughen you up and I think I can now hold my own with any bully.
However, I feel very disillusioned as I have been telling friends and family what a supportive, lively and friendly site GN is and not bitchy like some social network sites are supposed to be(not that I have experience)
Perhaps this thread will make us all be more thoughtful in future.