Cliques at OLA?

[MetzyMom]

Cliques in OnlineAuction.com Games?
I was talking to another member on the phone this morning and I think
one of the most important things brought up is that unlike most
venues, 99% of us want each other to succeed... even if it is someone
competing in a niche.
It might surprise some members, but the only persons who seem to have
'issues' with competition vs success are the ones who are unsuccessful
in their bid to compete. It might also surprise some members to find
out that cliques do not exsist in any of the games currently being
hosted by OLA members... at least not the way they think.
WEBSTERS defines "clique" as: A small and exclusive group of people.
The game is open to everyone, so the word 'clique' would not apply.
Going further into the game, people refer to people buying from the
same people each week as being 'clique'-ish... but again, let's look
at the facts: Almost every member has said they buy what they need.
They buy from those who have honest shipping prices. They buy what
they can afford. That is not 'clique'-ish, that is just what they say
it is. Many Wavers sell products that are bought again and again:
Candy, Taffy, Fudge, Soap, Candles, etc. Those who buy from sellers
whose business is something that gets used up on a regular basis are
naturally going to buy over and over if they like the product. That is
NOT 'clique' mentality, that is repeat business. People also tend to
buy from established members, which again is not 'clique' mentality,
it's a reward to the 'proven' seller for doing good business over an
extended amount of time.
My statement to those who think there is a clique in any of the games
is this: Perhaps you should spend more time figuring out what is a
better product for you to sell than over-taxing your mind on non-
exsistant obstacles. Insulting fellow members who truly want you to
succeed is a sure fire way to guarantee no sales.

JMHO