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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 18 Dec 2007, 18:37
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This where a community trumps a commercial, heavy traffic forum. It is easy to keep ban people who swear etc. using software, but one can be just as rude without using a single swear word without ever being 'found out' on a forum like the BW.
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They could easily do what this place does and ask people to be moderators. Look at the number of moderators on some of the forums on here, its easy when there are half a dozen of us who are here daily to keep track of people.

This place, to put it plainly, is extremely PC. I am sure if you frequent any other messageboard, it probably allows a lot more stuff than seems to fly around here but with the diversity of users its easier to be overly cautious so differences in cultures doesnt cause problems.
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 18 Dec 2007, 19:25
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This where a community trumps a commercial, heavy traffic forum. It is easy to keep ban people who swear etc. using software, but one can be just as rude without using a single swear word without ever being 'found out' on a forum like the BW.

They could easily do what this place does and ask people to be moderators. Look at the number of moderators on some of the forums on here, its easy when there are half a dozen of us who are here daily to keep track of people.

This place, to put it plainly, is extremely PC. I am sure if you frequent any other messageboard, it probably allows a lot more stuff than seems to fly around here but with the diversity of users its easier to be overly cautious so differences in cultures doesnt cause problems.
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I think it is just the precedence that has been set on this forum. When one comes to this forum they are instantly met with a collaborative environment where negative, rude behavior is not tolerated.
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 18 Dec 2007, 19:26
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very true...I guess we can avoid them as much as possible.
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 18 Dec 2007, 23:21
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WOW... that was a read alright!

Yes, I am VERY glad that Praet and the other founders on this forum emphasize "be nice" repeatedly and boot anyone who doesn't play by the rule. We wouldn't have such a cohesive, supportive, and friendly community otherwise.

I'm a mod on another forum (not business related) too that will shut people down the second they start being insulting/offensive to others, and that site is just as fun to be a part of as GMATClub!

Go GMATClub! I love you guys! :)
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 19 Dec 2007, 04:20
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Good points everyone.

A good forum is where no one feels the need to use authority. The best way to do this is to build the right kind of environment. A good environment attracts the right kind of people and the right kind of people are key to a good environment. This is easier said than done, but we as a community should try to be inclusive. A simple example : Not many would want to be part of a forum that uses strong language (I realize that the definition of strong language can be fuzzy). Should we care? I happen to think we should.
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 19 Dec 2007, 17:28
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Don't hate, matriculate.
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lol. this should be good. look what you brought back with you ng!!! see what happens when we advertise too much?
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 19 Dec 2007, 17:32
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oh darn. When I saw this thread, and the thread on bw, I was exactly worried abt this happening.
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GMAT790, i only got a 780 on my gmat, how big a failure am i?
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This guy is only looking for attention. There is no need to give it to him.
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 19 Dec 2007, 18:11
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GMAT790 or whoever-you-are, if you truly have a GMAT of 790, why are you using another alias "livehard" on this website and asking for profile evaluation, that too with a GMAT of 770. So, 790 isnt even your real score. Is it?

That you use this forum for your gain, but also choose to ridicule people here shows your poor character, that is if you have any.

Praet, take notice. Thread locked!!!

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we are watching you, livehard/GMAT790. 8-)
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This is Why I LOVE GMATClub 19 Dec 2007, 21:21
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GMAT 790, before you ramble and make more uncoherent sentences, note that this forum consists of several intelligent members who can give your avatar a run for his money.

As the Brits say

Mind your manners

and as I say

Mind the gap (london tube announcement) before you slip and hurt urself
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All,

I have taken good care of our new friend.

Let me know if there is more trouble.
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three cheers for Praet!
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