Ok, so I think we should have this out

"noun, plural bul·lies.
a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people.
Archaic. a man hired to do violence.
Obsolete. a pimp; procurer.
Obsolete. good friend; good fellow.

verb (used with object), bul·lied, bul·ly·ing.
to act the bully toward; intimidate; domineer.
verb (used without object), bul·lied, bul·ly·ing.
to be loudly arrogant and overbearing."

That's the definition of A bully, not bullying.

But anyway, "smaller and weaker" are physical characteristics - no sees that in an online forum, so no-one can be bullied as a result of that.
No-one is "weak' here - no-one has any power over anyone else, it's a level playing field.

So if it's two quarrelsome people having a go at each other - which is most commonly the case here, then it isn't bullying. (by that definition)

You’re making huge assumptions when you say “we” as in everybody who posts and reads threads like this thrive on the drama.

There is no question some people do like threads that go south and in some cases hurry it along.   But I’m getting the impression a fair amount of folks are getting a bit tired of all the drama.  IMO

I had forgotten
How good a nineteen page thread
feels. Home sweet pea home

For the rest of this thread, yes I have noticed a few, very few thank goodness unkind remarks consistently no matter who is posting or what they are posting about. For me it's been 2 Peas and I've put both on ignore. That ignore button is a God send. It means you don't have to read or listen to that person's opinion at all. 

In a group this large we are going to have a few people who are bullies. It's inevitable. Just like we have wonderful compassionate Peas who are amazing and lots in between. I think it's best to call them out on their behavior so we stick up for each other and not let them just get away with it-and I am deeply ashamed of myself that I didn't do that for the Pea who posted about her new St.Bernard puppy. Then we can put those bullies on ignore and literally ignore them. This is my plan from here on out. I hope some of you will join me. 

And you call yourself an animal lover? that's what I hate most  - people who claim to have a certain set of morals/values and then when someone clearly breaches them, then are are too chicken shit to stand up and say something, they just sit there quietly and let whatever abuse continue to happen.  Did you read that thread?? She got a pitbull without thinking and it ripped apart her other dog...now she's again making a rash decision and get a giant breed with two existing (INTACT) small female dogs. And you are more OK with that than someone telling her she's being irresponsible?
My mother taught me some golden rules, and it our house it was to stand up for and speak up for what you believe in, and not stand by silently and watch cruelty. Those rules take some courage, your rule is about cowardice, I know which one I'm happy with.
You're doing a pretty shit job of "ignoring" me  based on how many of my recent posts you seem to have read. You do realize the purpose of that feature is NOT to read what the person on ignore says? Do you think that bothers me? I'm good with people I have no respect for ignoring me. And seeing as you aren't reading this, there will be no need to reply.

Here's a definition for you:  Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.



Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records).



Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders.



Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.



What bullying is not



single episodes of social rejection or dislike

single episode acts of nastiness or spite

random acts of aggression or intimidation

mutual arguments, disagreements or fights.

These actions can cause great distress. However, they do not fit the definition of bullying and they’re not examples of bullying unless someone is deliberately and repeatedly doing them.
www.ncab.org.au/bullying-advice/bullying-for-parents/definition-of-bullying/

I know this thread is almost 2 years old but I don't care. It's still relevant because actually bullying on this board persists. This isn't about "big girl panties" either. I've seen the pile-ons. It's a recreational activity for "the peas". You won't change but at least have the integrity to be honest about it.

Why respond now to a post from 18 months ago?

Just look at her history. She’s only here for one thing.

Typical “old conservative pea” returns with an alter ID

And yet you did respond.

Exactly.

And here you are responding as well. 

Only because those who disagree with you have been driven out over the years. I remember when there was a more even balance of both sides.

You don't have to agree for it to be so. I watched it happen. Your gaslighting isn't going to change truth.