The Ladder is a community where people is ranked on "ladders", its one of those things that makes the playing more interesting I think. When I first played on the Zone people kept asking if I were a member of it, so I got membership the very same day, and I have never regretted that. Its real fun checking your stats, if you have improved in any way or if your streak is still on.

The ladder adds a sort of order too I think, although there will always  be people out there which are "bullies" and don't care of the manners against their opponents.One thing I do know, is that you can't get to the top being a jerk, the people does'nt want to meet you more then once, and your reputation will even make people ignore you.Its rather like in real life, although there are exeptions.

I believe in whoever you are,whatever your skills are and if you really wants to learn this game there will be people who will help you. As long as you treat people with respect you will always be welcome, I'm sure of it.