Addendum to above: If it is determined that a professional facilitator should explore the "health" of the communication at Page as regards this issue...the bullying "ring leader(s)" would highly likely be identifiable - if "bullying" has in fact been taking place. Anyone who has worked within a group where this kind of toxic aggressive or passive-aggressive behavior is inflicted on others knows the frustration and paranoia it brings to the workplace. Can toxic folk be shut down from within, very hard to do as they quietly create a network of supporters which makes it harder to trust - anyone. Work is challenging enough without a toxic environment to contend with.