Forum Guidelines: Please Read Before Posting
Welcome to the GOALisB Community Forum! To ensure this space remains a constructive, safe, and engaging platform for everyone, please review and adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Community Values & Culture
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and encouragement.
Treat all members with professional courtesy and kindness. This forum brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and goals; mutual respect is non-negotiable.
Support your peers and share insights generously—our goal is to help everyone excel in their MBA journey.
This is a space where thoughtful questions and helpful answers drive meaningful conversations. Together, we can build a community that inspires and empowers.
2. Posting Etiquette
To maintain a high-quality discussion, please follow these guidelines when creating or contributing to threads:
Search Before Posting: Use the search bar to see if your question has already been answered.
Clear Titles: Use descriptive, specific titles for your threads. For example:
✅ “Need Advice on ISB Scholarship Essay”
❌ “Help Me!”
Stay on Topic: Keep discussions relevant to the thread's purpose. If your comment introduces a new topic, consider starting a separate thread.
3. Prohibited Content
We have a zero-tolerance policy for the following:
Harassment, Hate Speech, or Discrimination: Any behavior that targets individuals or groups based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or personal characteristics is strictly prohibited.
Spam or Self-Promotion: Refrain from posting unrelated paid services, affiliate links, or irrelevant promotions. If your post is genuinely helpful and related, use the designated “Promotions” thread or seek moderator approval.
Posts violating these rules will be removed, and repeat offenders may face banning.
4. Confidentiality & Privacy
Your safety is important to us. Please exercise caution when sharing personal information:
Avoid publicly sharing private details like phone numbers, email addresses, university IDs, or sensitive financial data.
If posting GMAT/GRE scores or other personal metrics, ensure you’re comfortable with their visibility.
When in doubt, prioritize your privacy.
5. Moderation
Our moderators are here to:
Keep discussions on-topic and productive.
Remove spam and inappropriate content.
Ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all members.
Need to report an issue?
Flag the problematic post using the forum tools.
For urgent matters, email us at contact@goalisb.com or send a direct message to any moderator.
6. Consequences of Violations
To maintain the integrity of our community, violations of these policies may result in:
Content Removal: Posts that violate guidelines will be taken down.
Warnings or Temporary Suspension: For minor or first-time violations.
Permanent Ban: For severe or repeat violations.
Our goal is to create a positive, supportive environment for all participants, and we appreciate your cooperation in making this forum a valuable resource.
Let’s work together to build a community that supports, inspires, and uplifts every MBA aspirant. Thank you for contributing to the GOALisB Forum!
