We're having a discussion where we're both capable of giving as good as we get 🙂
Your view that Alan's posts to LadyG are not bullying is one which you're entitled to, just the same as people who would ignore (for example) a small woman being shouted at and threatened in the street by a big man on the basis that "it's none of my business" or "it's the police's job not mine".
Other people have different views which they're equally entitled to -- including saying that they think somebody's posts are inappropriate, which is what I did, admittedly in robust language... 🙂
Look back over Alan's many posts as a "forum expert" in reply to posts from LadyG, they are without exception belittling and insulting, as the post from LadyG above says -- it's perfectly possible to correct factual errors without namecalling and suggesting that maybe somebody isn't fit to be on the canals and should perhaps go and live ashore. Repeated use of language like this is bullying or gaslighting, regardless of whether you choose to ignore it or not.
Maybe I can remind you of the forum rules for posts other than in the political area?
"To ensure we provide an enjoyable and safe platform for everyone, it is expected that members be respectful and civil in all communications on the site."
"Members are required to conduct themselves in a civil manner including the use of language when engaging with other members"
If you think Alan's replies to many of LadyG's posts follow these rules, you're being as blind as a Brexiteer... 😉
[and I wouldn't be surprised if this thread is moved to the Politics section soon, like others which have provoked similar heated arguments]