In article >,
George M. Middius > wrote:

> Susan wrote:
>
> > > I no longer find it incredible that people have your head-up-ass
> > > attitude. To me, it's perfectly obvious why people mock and deride
> > > Julie. What's mysterious to me is why she keeps posting idiocy and
> > > then acting surprised when she's mocked for it.
> >
> > There are two things at work here, causing the responses; the
> > unfortunate nature of her posts and the unfortunate nature of those who
> > bully instead of kill file.
>
> I haven't seen any bullying. I've seen mocking, derision,
> argumentation, and indulgence. But no bullying.
>
> Maybe some folks adhere to a peculiar meaning of "bullying" of which
> I'm not aware.

bullying is the failsafe position for people who can't stand any form of
opposition to their views