Posts by redtiger15

Michelle Alvarez8 said:Seriously? I had no clue. Must be some new feature—kind of like that Facebook button, right? 🙄

My bad, guys. I really didn't mean anything by it. :Brian Edwards6: 👍

Why is it that a moderator like this stays firmly in their seat even though they’re getting hit with a non-stop barrage of complaints? Honestly, it’s because:
He basically just does whatever the admins tell him to do without even blinking.
Man, this guy moderates like his life depends on it. And honestly? In the eyes of the admins, "over-moderating" is basically synonymous with "doing a stellar job." Because of that, you can pretty much just ignore all his constant little outbursts and the way he loves to tear into people's posts on a daily basis. It’s all just background noise at this point. I mean, look at the logic: if they actually let go of a moderator who moderates this aggressively, the subforum is suddenly left without someone who moderates aggressively. That just creates a massive headache for the admins because then they have to deal with the extra workload and go through the whole exhausting process of hunting down a new moderator. And let's be real—who actually has the energy for that? Not them.

I'm really hoping my take—which, let’s be honest, is the absolute truth here—doesn't get nuked from orbit this time. 👍

Brian Edwards6 said:You mentioned that there was some information tucked away in those deleted comments that you actually found important. So, I went ahead and copied all of them right here. I’m hoping you can point out exactly what you were referring to—and please, try to be serious for once; I'm looking for actual substance, not just more of your usual sarcasm.👍

Your comments were removed because they were direct replies to posts that had already been deleted, which is standard procedure under our community guidelines. To provide some context: the user whose original posts were pulled mentioned that her boyfriend didn't land the job despite being one of the top candidates. While sharing that kind of personal frustration is perfectly fine, she spent several comments belittling other participants in the discussion. That behavior triggered the necessary moderation response, as violating our conduct rules isn't permitted here. The thread itself has consistently touched on topics like nepotism and cronyism, both before and after this incident, so you still have full access to all the relevant information available in this format. Furthermore, none of these removals involve allegations of violence or safety issues, so your accusations of insults are quite frankly unfounded.👎

So, let me get this straight—am I actually guilty of manipulation here, or am I just overthinking my own motives?😕

1. If you happen to have such information, please feel free to share it—just as Miss Dean's comment would have remained if she hadn't belittled other users and ignited such a confrontation.
2. That isn't the full extent of that comment, and since it was so neatly copied in a previous reply, I don't believe there was any mention of the fallibility of human memory.
3. Of course there was; it was mentioned previously, and from what I can see, both before and after the deleted argument.👍

I don't have jurisdiction over the subforum where you copied that comment, so I have nothing to offer in response there.👍

You are perfectly free to participate in the discussion just like anyone else.👍

No, you aren't talking about that, nor did you discuss it in those deleted comments.👍

Jack Rodriguez7 didn't participate in the deleted discussion, and there wasn't a single comment in that thread even remotely as high-quality as this one of his.👍

To be perfectly honest, I find that quite regrettable.

Unfortunately, that’s the reality. Comments were removed because they were direct responses to deleted posts that consisted of nothing but bickering and mockery; it simply wouldn't make sense to leave them standing alone when it's glaringly obvious they were meant as follow-ups or rebuttals to something else.👍

Alright, seriously, what's your deal?
Why are you playing dumb and twisting my words so aggressively? Or is it possible you genuinely have no clue what this whole thread is even about?
It’s starting to look like you’re just getting a kick out of this—just rambling on with endless nonsense while trying to act all polite and burying it under a mountain of overly sincere apologies. 🙄

So, here is my actual comment from two days ago:

redtiger15 said:

I don't even know where to start with this one, honestly. It feels like we're just spinning our wheels at this point, chasing these tiny little crumbs of information while everyone else seems to be miles ahead of us. I mean, look, I’m probably overthinking it—classic me, right?—but there’s just something about the way things are moving that feels... off. It's like we're all staring at the same blurry map, hoping someone finally points out where the actual road is, but instead, we just get more noise. It’s exhausting, really. I'll probably still be sitting here, over-analyzing every single detail while the rest of the world moves on, because apparently, that's my special talent. kaže:
Look, I didn't say anything like that, and honestly, that wasn't even my intention. You asked me, and I was just trying to break things down for you with the best of intentions, really. If I stepped on any toes or offended you, I’m truly sorry.👍

Nah, I wasn't actually asking a question. I was just stating a fact, you know? Because if I had actually wanted to start a whole new thread about this, believe me, I would've just gone ahead and opened it myself.

Look, I get that this would’ve been huge news if it actually mattered, but that’s kind of the whole point here—you acted like it wasn't even worth noting and just spent the whole time making fun of the person who posted it.👍

Look, I’ve already said my piece, but if my little joke is really such a massive thorn in everyone's side—and if we’re all suddenly required to be so damn sterile and perfect in here—then fine, whatever. If it makes you feel better, go ahead and leave my two deleted posts gone, but for the love of God, give me back the rest of them. I actually managed to dig up some genuinely useful and interesting stuff in those deleted threads, stuff I probably would've kept finding if you hadn't gone and nuked the entire discussion.

Anyway, I totally messed up how I handled the way she phrased that whole thing. I mean, I’ve already made my position pretty clear on that before, haven't I? Just because I was making fun of her delivery doesn't mean I'm dismissing the actual info she dropped in her post—there's still some meat on those bones, even if her approach was a total disaster.

Look, at the end of the day, what the users think matters way more than whatever some moderator has to say, but honestly? That doesn't mean your take on this specific situation is actually right or that you've totally nailed it.👍

Just because you hold a moderator badge doesn't mean your opinion is automatically gospel, you know? It’s funny how you always act like you're 100% right, yet you only ever flip-flop on your decisions when the admins step in and tell you to. Honestly, I don't even see the point in sitting here all night trying to go toe-to-toe with you—it's just a waste of energy since everything that needs to be said has already been laid out right here. I'm just calling on the admins to step up and actually deal with this situation now.

Comments like Jack's never stood a chance because you were too busy scrubbing EVERYTHING. Do I really need to spell that out for you? That's basically what I'm getting at here.
I honestly don't get how you can keep twisting things like this without feeling any shame. You haven't got a leg to stand on. Just give it up, man. Don't do this. It's pathetic. Really, truly pathetic.

Anyway, I'm out. Peace. 👍

And there you have it, that’s exactly my point.
A moderator goes and kills a perfectly good discussion for no reason, leaving us all shortchanged on posts like this one.
But for some reason, they just can't—or won't—wrap their heads around that. It’s apparently more important to scrub away some harmless back-and-forth just to keep the environment feeling sterile and "clean."
Look, I’m not trying to drag out an argument with that particular mod; honestly, the mistake should've been fixed two days ago anyway. Besides, I don't really feel like posting on that thread or even in that subforum anymore.

@Jack Rodriguez7, yeah, my PMs are actually turned off right now.
That's what I was getting at when I mentioned how it makes sense that certain places prefer the "average Joe" types. This isn't the spot to hash that out, and since I’m done posting in that subforum, I'm not going to go through the trouble of moving this post over there myself. If someone else wants to get the ball rolling on this debate again, be my guest.

Anyway, thanks. I'll give you a shout if anything else pops up that I need help with.

Honestly, I think it’s just plain rude to keep dodging the actual point by looping back to things you’ve already said—especially when we've already given you our answers on those exact topics.

Brian Edwards6 said:I suppose I am, though since we clearly aren't seeing eye to eye on this, it's obvious my response isn't exactly what you were looking for.👍

Since you mentioned earlier:

I was under the impression you had some additional examples to offer beyond that one controversial topic—especially since you're making such sweeping claims about the entire subforum.👍

Do you have any examples like that?😕

As I’ve mentioned before, my approach is pretty straightforward: if a comment violates the rules, it gets deleted. Period. However, if there happens to be a nugget of actual useful information buried within that rule-breaking post, I don't just toss it in the trash. Since editing isn't an option here, I'll send a copy of that specific part to the user and politely ask them to repost just the helpful bits. So far, this process hasn't caused any friction—neither with the rules nor with the users whose posts I've had to clear away.👍

Here is what I consider an insult:

You’re labeling me a bully, but frankly, I don't see myself that way. I certainly have my share of flaws, but no one who actually knows me could reasonably make that accusation (for purely objective reasons).👎

By insinuating that there is manipulation happening, you are also insulting me.👎

Regardless of your intention, I find that offensive.👎

Yes, casualties of useless arguments. There are no direct quotes here, but most of these are responses to comments that were deleted; without context, they would simply be left "hanging in mid-air."👍

I never actually claimed you were constantly trolling, but in the section that was deleted, you were either making jokes or explaining why you were making them.👍

The deleted comments have been made public. I’m asking you to clarify—just as bluebadger44 and several others have asked—exactly what information you believe is essential here. We are still in the middle of this discussion, and I have no issue changing my mind and restoring the deleted content if it makes sense.👍

The emphasis is on HALF. I clearly should have made that point more obvious somehow. Even by your super strict standards, half of those posts were perfectly fine. It’s a shame you can't see that maybe, just maybe, you shouldn't have deleted them in the first place. Personally, I think all the posts were fine. Look, I'm not out here campaigning for some sterile, sanitized debate—I honestly don't even enjoy being on this forum if it turns into some sterilized piece of crap.

I never said you were constantly trolling, but in the part that was deleted, you're either trolling or explaining why you're trolling.👍

And I never said you claimed I was *only* trolling. I'm sorry that your way of responding to what I wrote is so selective, and that you're probably intentionally ignoring the actual point I was making.

The deleted comments have been posted. Please explain to me (just like bluebadger44 and everyone else interested) what specific information you think is vital, because we're still discussing this and I have no problem changing my mind and restoring the deleted stuff.👍

Everything is vital to me. People's opinions and experiences matter to me, especially since we're all competing for the same jobs. Plus, I have plenty of thoughts on a lot of the stuff written in those deleted posts.
What, am I supposed to write out every single thought I have about everything that was said right here just so you can judge whether it's "good enough" for you to bring the posts back? Because I really don't feel like doing that.

Look, half the posts are just collateral damage according to your logic. According to rustydrifter10, two-thirds of the thread is nothing but people bickering. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is with those posts—people are just sharing their takes. My first post was clearly a joke, which is why I added the :toothless: emoji to make it obvious. In my second post, I wasn't even joking; I was actually explaining the reasoning behind the sarcasm in the first one. I wasn't being malicious or worked up at all, because if I actually were, my posts would have looked way different than they did. So, while I find it kind of funny that Miss Dean reacted the way she did, I totally get it. She was just reacting emotionally to the situation, and I honestly don't hold it against her or feel insulted by what she said.

Secondly, there is no way I'm sticking around a place where everything has to be this sterile, sanitized discussion where posts like mine get nuked. Especially since I've put a ton of constructive stuff into that thread where I'm actually explaining things and helping people out—it's not like I'm just trolling for the hell of it.

Just put all the posts back.

Brian Edwards6 said:My apologies once again.👍

Of course.👍

It isn't that I'm indecisive, nor is it that I have any doubts about being in the right here. I simply don't operate that way.👍

When it comes to reversing decisions, the logic is actually quite straightforward. If I want to approach a dispute between two users with more objectivity than they could possibly muster themselves, then it stands to reason that someone else could look at a disagreement between me and another user and provide an even more impartial perspective. It’s all about layers of objectivity. At the end of the day, everyone is free to decide whether or not they want to take a suggestion from that more objective third party. Personally, I’ve decided to embrace those suggestions whenever it serves the greater good. I certainly don't have any inherent issues with authority—whether it involves exercising it or simply following it.👍

She isn’t coming back. Some user posted something that absolutely nobody believes—not because people think she’s making up connections, but because she claims her boyfriend failed despite being one of the top performers. Naturally, everyone else is just tearing her apart for it, and she refuses to take it lying down; she immediately resorts to condescension in her very first reply and hasn't stopped since. You argued that this kind of debate is sterile, and I suppose I can see your point. However, we aren't having a face-to-face argument where you can say something, realize it sounded wrong, clarify yourself, and move on within minutes. This is digital; the text sits there forever. The idea that we can just act "as if nothing happened" is an impossibility when the record is permanent. Besides, the main thread continues to function perfectly fine without all that petty back-and-forth cluttering it up.👍

My intention is to improve, so I would genuinely appreciate it if you could provide a specific example. Generally speaking, if a comment is actually useful, I make it a point to send a copy to the user whose post was removed, explaining exactly what went wrong and asking them to repost the valuable information. Usually, this leads to a mutually satisfactory outcome.👍

Regarding this matter, perhaps we could rename this thread to a general discussion about moderation on that subforum, just so I can pinpoint exactly where my logic is failing.👍

In a recent thread of mine on this subforum, it was determined that I had indeed made an error. That part has been corrected, and I won't be making that mistake again. In that instance, the administrator’s view was that I was partially at fault, so the complaining user was permitted to repost the comment that originally sparked the argument (though the rest of the bickering was left deleted). It turned out that the arguing continued and threatened to clutter the entire thread, so I ended up deleting everything again, providing an explanation within the thread. There have been other cases as well that resulted in both positive and negative outcomes based on my decisions. I mention this only to demonstrate that mistakes happen, they are recognized and rectified, and that moderation is adjusted to fit specific situations and needs.👍

Yes, there is debate—just without the unnecessary bickering and mockery.👍

To be fair, this subforum was just as chaotic and toxic back in the day, which is exactly why we had to overhaul the rules once I was honored with a moderator role. Since then, the number of trolls and drive-by agitators has plummeted, allowing actual discussions to proceed without constant interruption. Is everything perfect? Of course not—perfection is an impossibility. But we can certainly make a concerted effort to keep things as civil as possible.👍

Like I said before,

redtiger15 said:It looks like you’ve got a better memory than I do when it comes to everything you’ve wiped from this thread. You're bringing it up now just to make it seem like I’m constantly whining about my posts getting deleted, but honestly, you’re totally misreading the situation. When I said you don't allow for any actual discussion, I was talking specifically about that one debate regarding the board of directors—the exact one I actually ended up complaining about. And yeah, if we're being real, you obviously aren't exactly fostering an open dialogue here, considering you've been busy scrubbing posts left and right.

Exactly. This whole topic is actually pretty heavy, and honestly, it doesn't need a massive sidebar about how some guy was one of the top candidates but didn't get the job because he lacked the right connections—even though he "knew someone on the inside" who tipped him off. I get that she might have overstepped a bit, but the next fourteen comments (hers included) were basically just a circular firing squad of petty bickering and making fun of each other. Just totally unnecessary, really.👍

And why on earth would anyone say a debate like this is unnecessary? What, are we supposed to just sit here in silence unless someone specifically calls us out or hands us a rejection slip? That sounds pretty ridiculous to me. Why shouldn't we be hashing out the stuff that’s actually controversial? That's exactly what I'm interested in, and honestly, I know I'm not the only one. It matters to the people who were right in the thick of it, and it definitely matters to everyone else just lurking in the shadows reading along.

I totally get where you're coming from, but honestly, since nobody actually bought her story and everyone made it crystal clear that they weren't buying it, those comments are pretty much useless at this point. Look, I’m all for any kind of intel regarding the job openings or the hiring process, but what we got here wasn't exactly helpful information—it was just a massive vent session followed by a bunch of petty back-and-forth bickering.👍

So, how exactly are we supposed to measure that just by looking at the comment count? It seems like a pretty wild way to gauge anything, honestly.
Look, you’re just acting as a moderator here—you didn't even apply for the position, so your posts aren't exactly providing much value to us; they just feel like pointless bickering. Honestly, like bluebadger44 was saying, for those of us who actually put ourselves out there and applied for the job, it's way more important to read through the actual details than to obsess over whether someone else just got a rejection letter.

So, bluebadger44 was the one who kicked the whole thing off, and then once your comment got moved over to that separate, much cleaner thread, it shot straight to the top of the list because of how fast they were logging everything.

Thanks, I get it—I'm not exactly a total idiot, you know.

Yeah, and honestly, all this constant back-and-forth—not just yours, mind you, but everyone’s—with those endless replies is just cluttering up the thread and making it impossible to follow anything.👍

Oh, please. This topic was practically begging to be brought up again. 🙄
Seriously, just spare me the drama.

Look, the thread exists for a reason, but what you posted wasn't actually "news." Throwing out comments like, "only people with connections are posting here, and the rest of you are just hypocrites for not believing me," isn't providing any actual information.👍

Give me a break. To me, the real info is knowing that someone with an above-average score still got rejected. And honestly, I don't think that’s even a stretch—one girl commented on this thread saying she got rejected after her testing last year, yet this year she was called back for an interview based on those exact same test results. That means she passed the testing both times, but for some other reason, they didn't move forward with her last year. And why on earth shouldn't we talk about those other reasons? That's exactly the kind of stuff I want to dig into. It really bugs me when people try to shut down discussions like this.

Personally, I find all of this incredibly interesting. I'm not sitting here thinking people are lying or that it's impossible for high scorers to get cut. I also found it super intriguing when that one guy registered just to jump into a deleted thread, suggesting that for a certain number of spots, they might actually prefer more average candidates. Which, let's be real, makes total sense. But you totally killed that conversation. (All because of that petty bickering that wasn't bothering anyone.) I didn't get a chance to reply back then, and I'm not looking to reopen the whole can of worms now, mostly because I've completely lost any desire to participate in this thread or this subforum anymore. That's just where I'm at.

Thanks for the cold shoulder, I guess. Honestly, you should probably just hire another admin just so there’s someone else available to act clueless.
At least you guys managed to move my post to the right thread in record time, so I'll give you that.

I don't even know where to start with this one, honestly. It feels like we're just spinning our wheels at this point, chasing these tiny little crumbs of information while everyone else seems to be miles ahead of us. I mean, look, I’m probably overthinking it—classic me, right?—but there’s just something about the way things are moving that feels... off. It's like we're all staring at the same blurry map, hoping someone finally points out where the actual road is, but instead, we just get more noise. It’s exhausting, really. I'll probably still be sitting here, over-analyzing every single detail while the rest of the world moves on, because apparently, that's my special talent. kaže:
Look, I didn't say anything like that, and honestly, that wasn't even my intention. You asked me, and I was just trying to break things down for you with the best of intentions, really. If I stepped on any toes or offended you, I’m truly sorry.👍

Nah, I wasn't actually asking a question. I was just stating a fact, you know? Because if I had actually wanted to start a whole new thread about this, believe me, I would've just gone ahead and opened it myself.

Look, I get that this would’ve been huge news if it actually mattered, but that’s kind of the whole point here—you acted like it wasn't even worth noting and just spent the whole time making fun of the person who posted it.👍

Look, I’ve already said my piece, but if my little joke is really such a massive thorn in everyone's side—and if we’re all suddenly required to be so damn sterile and perfect in here—then fine, whatever. If it makes you feel better, go ahead and leave my two deleted posts gone, but for the love of God, give me back the rest of them. I actually managed to dig up some genuinely useful and interesting stuff in those deleted threads, stuff I probably would've kept finding if you hadn't gone and nuked the entire discussion.

Anyway, I totally messed up how I handled the way she phrased that whole thing. I mean, I’ve already made my position pretty clear on that before, haven't I? Just because I was making fun of her delivery doesn't mean I'm dismissing the actual info she dropped in her post—there's still some meat on those bones, even if her approach was a total disaster.

Look, at the end of the day, what the users think matters way more than whatever some moderator has to say, but honestly? That doesn't mean your take on this specific situation is actually right or that you've totally nailed it.👍

Just because you hold a moderator badge doesn't mean your opinion is automatically gospel, you know? It’s funny how you always act like you're 100% right, yet you only ever flip-flop on your decisions when the admins step in and tell you to. Honestly, I don't even see the point in sitting here all night trying to go toe-to-toe with you—it's just a waste of energy since everything that needs to be said has already been laid out right here. I'm just calling on the admins to step up and actually deal with this situation now.

Brian Edwards6 said:I have to respectfully disagree with that assessment. I haven't gone back through every single entry, but over the last two months, I’ve had to prune one four-comment volley (which you were part of), one standalone comment (yours), and now this specific run of fifteen comments (several of which were yours). Not a single one of those deletions was made despite adding anything of value to the discussion.👍

By all means, feel free to speak up whenever something bothers you. That is precisely why this sub-forum and private messaging exist—so we can reach an understanding that works for everyone. Or, at the very least, something reasonably satisfactory.👍

Exactly. This is one of our more serious threads. It doesn't need a debate triggered by someone being among the top candidates but losing out because they lacked a connection—even if they claimed to have an "inside contact" who told them so. I understand the user got a bit carried away, but the subsequent fourteen comments (including hers) were nothing more than mutual bickering and mockery. Essentially, entirely pointless.👍

I agree, but since no one believed her and everyone made that abundantly clear, there is simply no utility in those comments. Any information regarding the application process would be welcome, but this was merely a grievance followed by infighting, rather than actual information.👍

My apologies if my previous message came across as an affront; please understand that the warning was issued to the community as a whole rather than being a targeted critique or an attempt to single anyone out. You have been exceptionally civil and reasonable throughout this entire exchange, but your comments were removed simply because they became part of that general, unproductive noise that often clutters these threads.👍

I doubt I was ever a moderator back then, mostly because I can't imagine letting something like that slide under my watch. Honestly, the constant mockery and the way people were being belittled was one of the primary reasons I stepped up to ask for moderation duties for that subforum when it was still essentially the Wild West.👍

I make it a point to scrub anything that doesn't actually add value to the discussion. This includes those low-effort, "cardboard" comments, posts that were deleted alongside a private explanation, and even those instances where I’ve had to issue a warning on a thread. My reasoning is fairly simple: leaving those scraps behind almost always invites someone else to jump back into the fray just to get the last word. It creates this toxic cycle where people feel compelled to respond to a moderator's warning simply because they believe whoever lands the final jab "wins" the argument. To prevent these endless, circular shouting matches from spiraling out of control, I just clear the slate entirely. In my view, if there are no lingering insults left to respond to, there can be no winners or losers—just a clean break.👍

redtiger15 As requested:
I wasn't planning on being the one to kick off this particular thread, but here we are...

bluebadger44 actually started it, and once your comment was moved over to that separate (and much cleaner) thread, it shot right to the top because of how the timestamps worked.

Exactly, and it’s precisely that kind of back-and-forth (not just yours, but hers too) that cluttered up the main thread unnecessarily.👍

The whole point of having a thread is to share insights, but this wasn't providing any actual information. Comments like "only people with connections get hired, and you all are hypocrites for not believing me" don't count as useful data.👍

Anyway, I’ll ask the admins to review the deleted comments and see if they actually added anything of value to the discussion, or if my previous deletions were necessary to prevent cluttering the debate. If they find any issues, I'll fix them immediately.👍

It looks like you’ve got a better memory than I do when it comes to everything you’ve wiped from this thread. You're bringing it up now just to make it seem like I’m constantly whining about my posts getting deleted, but honestly, you’re totally misreading the situation. When I said you don't allow for any actual discussion, I was talking specifically about that one debate regarding the board of directors—the exact one I actually ended up complaining about. And yeah, if we're being real, you obviously aren't exactly fostering an open dialogue here, considering you've been busy scrubbing posts left and right.

Exactly. This whole topic is actually pretty heavy, and honestly, it doesn't need a massive sidebar about how some guy was one of the top candidates but didn't get the job because he lacked the right connections—even though he "knew someone on the inside" who tipped him off. I get that she might have overstepped a bit, but the next fourteen comments (hers included) were basically just a circular firing squad of petty bickering and making fun of each other. Just totally unnecessary, really.👍

And why on earth would anyone say a debate like this is unnecessary? What, are we supposed to just sit here in silence unless someone specifically calls us out or hands us a rejection slip? That sounds pretty ridiculous to me. Why shouldn't we be hashing out the stuff that’s actually controversial? That's exactly what I'm interested in, and honestly, I know I'm not the only one. It matters to the people who were right in the thick of it, and it definitely matters to everyone else just lurking in the shadows reading along.

I totally get where you're coming from, but honestly, since nobody actually bought her story and everyone made it crystal clear that they weren't buying it, those comments are pretty much useless at this point. Look, I’m all for any kind of intel regarding the job openings or the hiring process, but what we got here wasn't exactly helpful information—it was just a massive vent session followed by a bunch of petty back-and-forth bickering.👍

So, how exactly are we supposed to measure that just by looking at the comment count? It seems like a pretty wild way to gauge anything, honestly.
Look, you’re just acting as a moderator here—you didn't even apply for the position, so your posts aren't exactly providing much value to us; they just feel like pointless bickering. Honestly, like bluebadger44 was saying, for those of us who actually put ourselves out there and applied for the job, it's way more important to read through the actual details than to obsess over whether someone else just got a rejection letter.

So, bluebadger44 was the one who kicked the whole thing off, and then once your comment got moved over to that separate, much cleaner thread, it shot straight to the top of the list because of how fast they were logging everything.

Thanks, I get it—I'm not exactly a total idiot, you know.

Yeah, and honestly, all this constant back-and-forth—not just yours, mind you, but everyone’s—with those endless replies is just cluttering up the thread and making it impossible to follow anything.👍

Oh, please. This topic was practically begging to be brought up again. 🙄
Seriously, just spare me the drama.

Look, the thread exists for a reason, but what you posted wasn't actually "news." Throwing out comments like, "only people with connections are posting here, and the rest of you are just hypocrites for not believing me," isn't providing any actual information.👍

Give me a break. To me, the real info is knowing that someone with an above-average score still got rejected. And honestly, I don't think that’s even a stretch—one girl commented on this thread saying she got rejected after her testing last year, yet this year she was called back for an interview based on those exact same test results. That means she passed the testing both times, but for some other reason, they didn't move forward with her last year. And why on earth shouldn't we talk about those other reasons? That's exactly the kind of stuff I want to dig into. It really bugs me when people try to shut down discussions like this.

I can't believe I'm actually sitting here typing this out, but I honestly feel like I need to get this off my chest before I lose my mind. You know how it goes—you think you've got a handle on things, and then suddenly everything just hits the fan. I was looking at some of the stuff being said lately, and man, it’s just wild how much people can misinterpret a simple situation. It’s like we’re all speaking different languages sometimes, even when we're all staring at the exact same data right in front of us. I was reading through some of those threads earlier, and honestly, seeing what bluebadger44 was saying made me realize just how deep the rabbit hole goes. We're all just trying to make sense of the chaos, aren't we? It feels like every time we think we've found a pattern or a way to navigate the madness, someone comes along and throws a wrench in the gears. And don't even get me started on the way certain people interpret the news; it's like watching a slow-motion train wreck where everyone thinks they're the conductor. Anyway, I'm probably just rambling now, which is kind of my specialty, I guess. I tend to overthink everything until it becomes a whole thing, and then I end up writing these massive, winding essays about nothing in particular. But seriously, if we're going to have any kind of coherent discussion around here, we've gotta stop jumping to conclusions based on half-baked theories. Let's just take a breath, look at the actual facts, and try to be a little more rational about it all. Or at least try, anyway. That would be a start. kaže:
Look, I’m all for a little banter, but you can't just waltz in here claiming "my boyfriend is basically Einstein, Brad Pitt, and Rambo rolled into one" and expect us to swallow that kind of nonsense. Seriously. If you want to actually get your hands on that kind of data, you’d need some serious seniority at ExxonMobil to even pull a meeting with the psych team and HR to discuss anyone's private results. It makes zero sense—if people were privy to those scores through some grapevine, why weren't they simultaneously asking why someone with such high marks wasn't immediately tapped for an interview? It doesn't add up. You aren't going to pull any strings to bypass the system anymore either; this isn't some old-school backroom political racket where nothing happens without getting the green light from the Canadians first.

I honestly don't even know where to start with this one, but here we go. I was sitting there thinking about how much things have shifted lately, and man, it’s just wild to look back on. You think you've got a handle on how things work, then suddenly the whole landscape changes under your feet, doesn't it? It's like when you think you're cruising down a highway in a perfectly fine Chevy, and then out of nowhere, you realize you've been driving in the wrong direction for twenty miles. Anyway, I've been seeing some chatter around, and if you listen to what bluebadger44 is saying, you'd think we were all living in a completely different reality. It’s funny, really—how differently people can interpret the exact same set of facts. I’m not trying to be a contrarian or anything, because God knows I’m enough of a headache as it is, but sometimes you just have to step back and say, "Wait a second, does that actually make sense?" It feels like everyone is constantly rushing to a conclusion before the data is even fully on the table. We're all just spinning our wheels, chasing these fleeting trends while the actual substance gets left in the dust. It’s exhausting, honestly. I find myself just sitting back, sipping a coffee, and watching the chaos unfold, wondering when we'll all collectively decide to stop running in circles and actually look at the big picture for once. But hey, that's just me being my usual, overly analytical self. Don't mind me. kaže:
That’s exactly why this kind of back-and-forth and nitpicking doesn't belong here. Honestly, I’m going to say this one last time—and I’m saying it nicely—please just use the moderation queue if you have grievances or want to lecture the mods. Let's keep it civil. I think we should probably move this over to the right subforum., kao i So, here’s the topic at hand.Thanks for understanding.

What kind of comments are we even talking about here that would somehow tip her off to his test results? Honestly, someone already pointed out a while back that a friend’s parent works over at ExxonMobil, and apparently, that same friend found out just a few days after the testing that he didn't actually pass. It’s wild to me—do people seriously think someone working there can just casually stumble upon testing scores? Like, is this some kind of top-secret government intelligence or something? I mean, come on.

Or maybe I’m just missing the memo here, but is it really against the rules to mention someone getting a job through a connection on this thread? Like, why is that such a taboo subject? Is it because that kind of thing just doesn't happen in America? Or am I just supposed to keep my mouth shut about it because of some unwritten forum etiquette?

Look, my bad regarding that guy above, but honestly? You’re being incredibly naive if you actually believe that nobody gets hired through connections just because some Canadian firm is running the show over there.

Look, I didn’t actually start this thread, but whatever, here we are.

bluebadger44 said:If what that user wrote is actually true—and the core issue here is just that nobody believes her—then her boyfriend is getting screwed. That matters to me, and I’d honestly like to know the truth. I'm asking you to please show me, and I mean quote me directly, where exactly I was making fun of her. There has been way worse mockery on this thread, even straight-up insults. Anyone who's been following this topic for a while remembers that guy Handsome, if that's even his real handle, who used to hate on Dalmatians and anyone who wasn't from the big city, yet nobody said a word then. Now, everyone is making a mountain out of a molehill. Maybe we deserved a warning from the mods, but I don't think those posts should have been deleted.

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If we’re really going to nitpick like this, then I guess this counts as disparagement too:

Personally, I wasn't even trying to imply she was lying. I totally get that stuff like this can happen in real life, which is exactly why I'm curious to hear everyone's take on it and see if anyone else has dealt with similar situations.
I was really just poking fun at how she phrased things—basically suggesting that ExxonMobil doesn't want anyone with actual talent and that anyone who gets rejected simply isn't "average" enough for them.
Which is why I quipped that they're all just too smart for ExxonMobil. Can you imagine? Like, what a nightmare. Just my little 500-point joke. 🙄

But hey, if some sensitive soul is feeling personally attacked by my sense of humor, fine, go ahead and leave my posts deleted, but please bring back the rest of them. My bad, moderators, I guess I'm just genuinely interested in reading about other people's experiences at a company I've actually applied to. 🙄

Can someone please take a look at the posts that were deleted from this thread? The moderator, Brian Edwards6, is basically shutting down any actual discussion. And honestly, I’m not even the only one who’s noticed this happening lately. Look, I’m not usually the type to complain about how things are run around here, but seriously, stop messing with our heads by overmoderating everything. This isn't some mindless, low-effort thread where people are just talking in circles and nobody cares if content gets nuked for no reason.

If these posts are considered "problematic"—and apparently the "worst offender" is my post where I was literally just making a joke—then something has gone seriously sideways regarding the new direction this forum is supposed to be taking.