wow
that was loooong!!!!
besides, just so you know, I wasn't trying to boast about grades. Like many other applicants applying this year, i wanted to know if I stood a chance if my module grades had to be put on the form- if i were to be boasting, it'll be something along the line of simply coming on, stating my flawless UMS scores (which I know i don't have) and then stupidly ask, "is it worth a shot?".
THats not what I did; i merely wanted to know if module grades had to be written on your form as I'd failed a few modules. Originally, posts were helpful; either stating it was, it wasn't or they weren't sure! I didn't want an evaluation of whether or not I am fit to practice!
THen it all went bezerk - i was wrongly accused of trying to be arrogant; i know doctors aren't meant to be arrogant and as an aspiring one i wouldn't want to give the impression I was probably due to some misuderstanding.
Personal jibes IMO are just wrong! I admit i did personally attack but i was angry at the thought of being called arrongant so i went wild. But then again thats my natural instinct, whether its wrong or right is not for anyone to judge!
With regards to getting statistical, i wasn't saying that the fact that my mate got in this year meant that i would too - all i was trying to do was state that it is possible so in a sense, having someone tell you don't bother applying because you won't get in is quite honestly uninspiring. It's almost like telling a pateint, theres no cure for a disease you have becaue 95% of sufferes die, so lets just tell you the facts and leave you to die (not as drastic, but you get the drift).
I won't attack this time, simply because i'll be mature and take that like an adult - your personl opinion is fine, but man do you have a lot of time on your hands!