Originally Posted by
pntherpaw86
... but not stipulating that they keep the boarding area clear for other passengers to board. I'm not sure why GAs aren't more insistent, after all, gate lice, especially ones like were described, are an impediment to the boarding process and create a greater likelihood of pushing back late as opposed to having an on-time departure.
Maybe because it would take time for the GA to stop other tasks to argue with them?