Posts by bluebadger44

Brian Edwards6 said:👍

I understood perfectly fine. The man is clearly intelligent and likely has plenty of insightful things to say on just about any topic, but he didn't come here to discuss the subject matter—he came here for me.👍

Oh, so this was personal... I wonder what triggered that. Maybe it's just how poorly you're handling your job as a moderator?

Prompted by your post about your "threads," I did a quick search through the forum, and honestly, I have no idea how you still hold a moderator position after all this.

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But hey, the main thing is that Nicole is happy. 🙂

Brian Edwards6 said:

I’m still trying to wrap my head around the sheer absurdity of what just happened in Lütje. Honestly, it feels like one of those fever dreams you have after eating too much greasy diner food at 2 AM—just surreal and fundamentally nonsensical. It’s one of those situations where you find yourself staring at the ceiling, wondering if everyone else actually witnessed the same chaos or if I’ve finally lost my grip on reality. It’s almost impressive, in a deeply frustrating sort of way, how quickly things can spiral when logic decides to take a permanent vacation. kaže:
Comments like the one from bluebadger44 shouldn't have even been an issue, but then again, you managed to scrub the entire thread before anyone could even react.

Once the thread was scrubbed, the conversation shifted toward relationships and other topics, settling into a much more civil tone—similar to the kind of level-headed commentary you’d expect from someone like Brian Edwards6. Honestly, if the discussion had maintained that sort of decorum from the very beginning, none of those deletions would have been necessary in the first place.👍

I can't say I have much to add regarding Ljutica. It seems we've hit a bit of a dead end here. kaže:
It seems you’ve run out of actual arguments to lean on.

You’re certainly entitled to your opinion, but I’m under no obligation to agree with it. In this particular instance, I find myself in disagreement—and, if I do say so myself, the site administration feels exactly the same way.👍

It’s officially a local holiday here, which means the usual chaos is in full swing. You know how it goes—everything slows down, the streets get packed, and you spend half the day wondering why anyone thought this was a good idea in the first place. Just another typical day of trying to navigate the festivities while pretending I'm not just looking for the nearest quiet corner and a decent cup of coffee. kaže:
Well, looks like they went ahead and nuked my post.
Well, there you have it. The very first sentence explains exactly why this was deleted. Honestly, what more is there to say?

Look, since editing comments isn't an option here, the entire post—which was actually quite coherent and grounded—got nuked just because of that one sentence where you decided to take a shot at the moderation team. Honestly, there were several warnings posted right on the thread, complete with links to the subforum rules and this specific discussion, yet you went ahead anyway. You knew exactly what you were doing, so really, you have no one to blame for the deletion but yourself. This is how it works, and frankly, this is how it will continue to work for every future comment of this nature. The rule against critiquing the moderators within a main discussion thread exists for a very practical reason: if we let people hijack the topic to complain about oversight, a discussion that’s already hundreds of comments deep would be completely smothered by meta-arguments. It's all laid out clearly. You've been asked to simply repost your comment without the commentary on the staff; if you have grievances regarding how things are run, feel free to air them here instead.👍

It’s the exact same situation I’m dealing with at my place.👍

Furthermore, for the umpteenth time, I have judged the utility of a comment based on the reaction it provoked.👍

The topic at hand concerns deleted comments within this specific thread, not every random post across the entire site, so I have no intention of weighing in on things that don't pertain to me. Should someone post something like that in the subforums I moderate, I would be more than happy to engage in a discussion.👍

Why call it snarky? She didn't provide a substantive answer to that first deleted comment; she immediately pivoted to making fun of it, which was quite clearly her intent. To avoid any confusion, that was a perfectly justified and understandable reaction to that initial comment. If she had found the discussion actually interesting, she would have had something substantial to contribute rather than just that.👍

Not by a long shot. Miller's comment was prompted by the deletion of posts in the Legal subforum and our private exchange via DM. He and I have an unrelated dispute, and this provided him a chance to express his dissatisfaction, doing so politely, as he always does.👍

In my experience, even a single legitimate grievance should suffice, as evidenced by some of my previous threads.👍>

You totally misunderstood. I was talking about that specific part of his post regarding outsourcing at Intel... I guess that bit was probably prompted by the Intel discussion, not your private messages. 🤷

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.👍

What are you even going to say to deny that I consider this violence? I’m sticking to what I said, and I’ll add that you won't even answer my questions (again, depriving me of information). And besides, for the hundredth time, who are you to decide what counts as relevant information to me? As for the belittling part, I think you're the only participant who actually took what happened seriously.

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.👍

Don't put words in my mouth. I only said that human memory is fallible; I wasn't calling anyone out. My answer was general.

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.👍

You're grasping at straws.

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.👍

Excuse me? I didn't ask for your reaction. You don't need to be a moderator just to reply to someone's post. Isn't that literally the whole point of an online forum? I simply asked you to compare that comment to the one that was deleted and explain the difference, but you're dodging the question again. I assume the site rules apply to every section of this forum (except maybe the politics board) and to everyone participating? I am asking you once more to comment on the quoted post—and I'm asking Nicky too.

And yet again, you refuse to address this pathetic response of yours, which I've already posted three times in this thread:

drot13 said:Yeah, I saw that you found it interesting.

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.👍

Sure, but that discussion—the one you think was excessive—is what "triggered" his quality comment...

How many users have to complain about a moderator before something actually gets done about this?

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.👍

You're needlessly deleting my posts, restricting my freedom of speech, and blocking my access to information—honestly, I consider that straight-up violence. I think it should have been obvious from my previous posts that I take the deletion of my content extremely seriously.

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.👍

Human memory is unreliable. That's all I said. Go ahead—tell me otherwise if you think you're right.

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.👍

If that counts as an insult, then this does too:

Brian Edwards6 The user said:Yeah, I saw you found that interesting.

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.👍

I honestly think your issue is just being unable to admit you messed up and that you don't actually have any valid arguments. Your reaction was way over the top.

What matters most to me:

1. Confidential info leaks from ExxonMobil. Test results are strictly private—even the participants can't access them on their own request. But clearly, some people can. I know from a reliable source that this kind of thing has happened at other massive corporations (not naming names here), so I'm not about to dismiss what Miss Dean wrote.
2. Maybe there was an error when sending out rejection notices. That's actually why I was contacted via DM, and you just labeled my post as mocking.
3. Discussions about getting jobs through connections are always important.

redtiger15 said: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.

It seems like that's all it comes down to. Unfortunately.

EDIT: I'd like to ask Brian Edwards6 to explain how this post is any different from all those other troll posts on the ExxonMobil thread that got deleted, except this one was written by a moderator. I took this post as an example from the "who moderates the world subforum" thread.

observer said:Now look here, ma'am, the admins can see all three of your posts on this thread that I deleted. They are free to weigh in, and they could even restore them if they believe they deserve to be read.

Glad you're so satisfied with how I handled this situation. 👍

Side note: using terms like "ma'am" and that last sentence when it's obvious the user isn't happy. What is that supposed to mean? That moderators can be condescending while we can't? Stop nitpicking!

Brian Edwards6 said:Since I happen to be in the somewhat privileged position of actually being able to see the deleted discussion, I’ll go ahead and paste those removed comments here. That way, you can clarify exactly which parts you found useful or which specific points you were hoping to address if they were restored.👍

Since you asked whether moderators can make mistakes and if we're some kind of divine beings, I've provided an example where I, acting as a moderator, was proven wrong, acknowledged the error, and corrected it.👍

That is my assessment, based on the entirety of the deleted comments. And honestly, you could tell me which specific question you feel went unanswered.👍

Given that I have access to tools and options unavailable to the general user base, it does mean I've been granted a degree of formal authority. It isn't absolute, nor is it infallible—as we have already established.👍

As I mentioned previously, I intend to copy all of them into my next comment to ensure there is absolutely no room for anyone to twist the facts.👍

Fair enough, that’s a suggestion I can certainly take to heart. But in your view, would it really have been sufficient to simply issue warnings or hand out suspensions to those refusing to cooperate, rather than deleting comments entirely? Do you truly believe that would have prevented complaints and kept everything running smoothly?😕

If I didn't take it seriously, I wouldn't be putting this much effort into explaining my position, nor would I be paying attention to the fact that you aren't answering my questions and are instead resorting to insults.👍

I didn't ask that. I asked something else.

Brian Edwards6 said:Since I happen to be in the somewhat privileged position of actually being able to see the deleted discussion, I’ll go ahead and paste those removed comments here. That way, you can clarify exactly which parts you found useful or which specific points you were hoping to address if they were restored.👍

Since you asked whether moderators can make mistakes and if we're some kind of divine beings, I've provided an example where I, acting as a moderator, was proven wrong, acknowledged the error, and corrected it.👍

That is my assessment, based on the entirety of the deleted comments. And honestly, you could tell me which specific question you feel went unanswered.👍

Given that I have access to tools and options unavailable to the general user base, it does mean I've been granted a degree of formal authority. It isn't absolute, nor is it infallible—as we have already established.👍

As I mentioned previously, I intend to copy all of them into my next comment to ensure there is absolutely no room for anyone to twist the facts.👍

Fair enough, that’s a suggestion I can certainly take to heart. But in your view, would it really have been sufficient to simply issue warnings or hand out suspensions to those refusing to cooperate, rather than deleting comments entirely? Do you truly believe that would have prevented complaints and kept everything running smoothly?😕

If I didn't take it seriously, I wouldn't be putting this much effort into explaining my position, nor would I be paying attention to the fact that you aren't answering my questions and are instead resorting to insults.👍

I am telling you again: the importance of information is judged by the actual contest participants—the people this thread is actually for—not by you, since you aren't a participant. You still haven't answered my question.

If you're referring to my comment about posts being deleted too quickly, I don't even know how to respond to that; you wiped out 15 comments at once, so I think it's pretty obvious.

Brian Edwards6 said:Since I happen to be in the somewhat privileged position of actually being able to see the deleted discussion, I’ll go ahead and paste those removed comments here. That way, you can clarify exactly which parts you found useful or which specific points you were hoping to address if they were restored.👍

Since you asked whether moderators can make mistakes and if we're some kind of divine beings, I've provided an example where I, acting as a moderator, was proven wrong, acknowledged the error, and corrected it.👍

That is my assessment, based on the entirety of the deleted comments. And honestly, you could tell me which specific question you feel went unanswered.👍

Given that I have access to tools and options unavailable to the general user base, it does mean I've been granted a degree of formal authority. It isn't absolute, nor is it infallible—as we have already established.👍

As I mentioned previously, I intend to copy all of them into my next comment to ensure there is absolutely no room for anyone to twist the facts.👍

Fair enough, that’s a suggestion I can certainly take to heart. But in your view, would it really have been sufficient to simply issue warnings or hand out suspensions to those refusing to cooperate, rather than deleting comments entirely? Do you truly believe that would have prevented complaints and kept everything running smoothly?😕

If I didn't take it seriously, I wouldn't be putting this much effort into explaining my position, nor would I be paying attention to the fact that you aren't answering my questions and are instead resorting to insults.👍

Go ahead and put them back in the thread; I'm not going to get angry.

Brian Edwards6 said:Since I happen to be in the somewhat privileged position of actually being able to see the deleted discussion, I’ll go ahead and paste those removed comments here. That way, you can clarify exactly which parts you found useful or which specific points you were hoping to address if they were restored.👍

Since you asked whether moderators can make mistakes and if we're some kind of divine beings, I've provided an example where I, acting as a moderator, was proven wrong, acknowledged the error, and corrected it.👍

That is my assessment, based on the entirety of the deleted comments. And honestly, you could tell me which specific question you feel went unanswered.👍

Given that I have access to tools and options unavailable to the general user base, it does mean I've been granted a degree of formal authority. It isn't absolute, nor is it infallible—as we have already established.👍

As I mentioned previously, I intend to copy all of them into my next comment to ensure there is absolutely no room for anyone to twist the facts.👍

Fair enough, that’s a suggestion I can certainly take to heart. But in your view, would it really have been sufficient to simply issue warnings or hand out suspensions to those refusing to cooperate, rather than deleting comments entirely? Do you truly believe that would have prevented complaints and kept everything running smoothly?😕

If I didn't take it seriously, I wouldn't be putting this much effort into explaining my position, nor would I be paying attention to the fact that you aren't answering my questions and are instead resorting to insults.👍

I think it would. I believe deleting posts should be the absolute last resort.

Brian Edwards6 said:Since I happen to be in the somewhat privileged position of actually being able to see the deleted discussion, I’ll go ahead and paste those removed comments here. That way, you can clarify exactly which parts you found useful or which specific points you were hoping to address if they were restored.👍

Since you asked whether moderators can make mistakes and if we're some kind of divine beings, I've provided an example where I, acting as a moderator, was proven wrong, acknowledged the error, and corrected it.👍

That is my assessment, based on the entirety of the deleted comments. And honestly, you could tell me which specific question you feel went unanswered.👍

Given that I have access to tools and options unavailable to the general user base, it does mean I've been granted a degree of formal authority. It isn't absolute, nor is it infallible—as we have already established.👍

As I mentioned previously, I intend to copy all of them into my next comment to ensure there is absolutely no room for anyone to twist the facts.👍

Fair enough, that’s a suggestion I can certainly take to heart. But in your view, would it really have been sufficient to simply issue warnings or hand out suspensions to those refusing to cooperate, rather than deleting comments entirely? Do you truly believe that would have prevented complaints and kept everything running smoothly?😕

If I didn't take it seriously, I wouldn't be putting this much effort into explaining my position, nor would I be paying attention to the fact that you aren't answering my questions and are instead resorting to insults.👍

Look, I'm sorry, but I actually did answer your question in my last post and explained why I didn't think it was worth responding to. What else? I've gone back and reread everything you wrote, and I honestly can't find any other points. And where exactly am I insulting you?

@Brian Edwards6

Why are you even replying to a post that wasn't meant for you? Are you people all just interchangeable or something? And since you're clearly so eager to chime in, why didn't you answer my actual question: How on earth do you think you know what matters to me and what doesn't?

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.👍

What kind of terms did you agree to when you took that moderator gig? Honestly, I don't even care. If you actually think being appointed as a moderator gives you some kind of inherent authority, you're dead wrong. If I see someone stepping on me—which is exactly what you're doing right now—of course I'm going to speak up. You don't have to physically assault someone or throw them in a holding cell just to be a bully.

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.👍

Who exactly is this "nobody"? Show me my post where I actually said I didn't believe her. I suggested she contact ExxonMobil to make sure there wasn't some kind of mistake.

Since we’re still debating this a day later, it’s clear we can't just move on or pretend there's some alternative explanation. Why would anyone try to spin the story or act like nothing even happened? What happened, happened. Deleting posts just opens the door for manipulation, whereas keeping them would have let us see everything clearly in black and white.

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.👍

We could have actually had a real discussion without all this constant bickering if you’d just stepped in and told us to dial it back. Instead, you let things escalate, and now most people have just checked out entirely. And then there are some folks who can't even weigh in because they haven't even seen what's been going on.

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.👍

Yeah, even a kid could see you take this job way too seriously.

rustydrifter10 said:My bad, everyone.

Look, most of those posts end up being nothing more than petty arguments rather than actual helpful info. Besides, it’s really up to the moderator to judge whether a simple warning is enough, or if they need to step in with deletions and sanctions. Any constructive nuggets within those posts can always be reposted—just without all the extra fluff, and especially without dragging moderator decisions into the mix.

Regardless of anything else, any single post that breaks the rules is fair game for deletion. It doesn't mean the mod has to be a total hardliner and wipe out every little bit of casual chat or off-topic banter, but commenting on moderation or trying to bait people just doesn't belong in this thread, and the moderator can clear it out if they feel it's for the best. If you look at those 15 deleted posts, about two-thirds of them didn't even have anything relevant to the topic anyway, and the rest were just quotes and reactions that probably would have been totally fine in a different context if they weren't part of the whole argument.

And can a moderator make a mistake? Or are you all just perfect, divinely inspired beings? You have four active users in that thread claiming the decision was wrong and that those posts shouldn't have been nuked—people are still arguing about it right now—and you're telling me nothing important was said. How on earth do you know what matters to me or not? That was the whole point of the post you clearly didn't get.

rustydrifter10 said:My bad, everyone.

Look, most of those posts end up being nothing more than petty arguments rather than actual helpful info. Besides, it’s really up to the moderator to judge whether a simple warning is enough, or if they need to step in with deletions and sanctions. Any constructive nuggets within those posts can always be reposted—just without all the extra fluff, and especially without dragging moderator decisions into the mix.

Regardless of anything else, any single post that breaks the rules is fair game for deletion. It doesn't mean the mod has to be a total hardliner and wipe out every little bit of casual chat or off-topic banter, but commenting on moderation or trying to bait people just doesn't belong in this thread, and the moderator can clear it out if they feel it's for the best. If you look at those 15 deleted posts, about two-thirds of them didn't even have anything relevant to the topic anyway, and the rest were just quotes and reactions that probably would have been totally fine in a different context if they weren't part of the whole argument.

Yeah, but Brian Edwards6 was being way too strict here. This forum is crawling with bickering and even worse stuff, yet somehow you guys decided to play hardball right here.

rustydrifter10 said:redtiger15, I actually moved your post over to this thread because I really didn't want us splitting the conversation across two different places.

Actually, every single thread on this forum is subject to moderation.

I went back and read through those deleted posts, and honestly, most of them were just people sniping at one another. Even the few that weren't aggressive were just part of that same messy back-and-forth, and they were probably pulled just to keep the discussion focused. So, I'm totally fine with them being taken down. That very first deleted post clearly triggered a massive wave of nasty comments that have no business being here, and given how it was originally phrased, it probably would've just kept the negativity spiraling. Personally, I don't think anyone would mind if the author posted it again—as long as they leave out those baseless claims about how you basically need to be "above average" and have the right connections just to land a job.

redtiger15.

rustydrifter10 said:redtiger15, I actually moved your post over to this thread because I really didn't want us splitting the conversation across two different places.

Actually, every single thread on this forum is subject to moderation.

I went back and read through those deleted posts, and honestly, most of them were just people sniping at one another. Even the few that weren't aggressive were just part of that same messy back-and-forth, and they were probably pulled just to keep the discussion focused. So, I'm totally fine with them being taken down. That very first deleted post clearly triggered a massive wave of nasty comments that have no business being here, and given how it was originally phrased, it probably would've just kept the negativity spiraling. Personally, I don't think anyone would mind if the author posted it again—as long as they leave out those baseless claims about how you basically need to be "above average" and have the right connections just to land a job.

That’s not even the point. You clearly missed it—read the post again.

rustydrifter10 said:redtiger15, I actually moved your post over to this thread because I really didn't want us splitting the conversation across two different places.

Actually, every single thread on this forum is subject to moderation.

I went back and read through those deleted posts, and honestly, most of them were just people sniping at one another. Even the few that weren't aggressive were just part of that same messy back-and-forth, and they were probably pulled just to keep the discussion focused. So, I'm totally fine with them being taken down. That very first deleted post clearly triggered a massive wave of nasty comments that have no business being here, and given how it was originally phrased, it probably would've just kept the negativity spiraling. Personally, I don't think anyone would mind if the author posted it again—as long as they leave out those baseless claims about how you basically need to be "above average" and have the right connections just to land a job.

Those argumentative posts actually contain info regarding the job opening that matters to me. Please put them back. Honestly, a simple warning from the moderator that we'd face sanctions if the tone didn't change would have been enough.

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.

I also think I should ask the administrators to step in here. This whole thing with Brian Edwards6 has just devolved into petty bickering, and frankly, it isn't helping anyone. I believe I was pretty clear: those deleted posts contained info that actually matters to those of us participating in the contest—which is exactly what this forum is for—so please, just restore them. I don't get how Brian Edwards6 can lecture us on why certain posts are important when he isn't even part of the competition himself. Also, I feel like posts on the Career and Jobs subforum are being wiped out way too easily, which just isn't fair to the users who actually take the time to word things carefully. Thanks.

@Brian Edwards6

I think we’re just seeing things differently regarding what actually counts as important info. In this instance, redtiger15’s take and my own carry more weight than yours. This thread wasn't opened up for moderation purposes; it was created so we could swap experiences, news, and stuff like that. From that perspective, the thread is working perfectly. And I’d really like to keep it that way.

Brian Edwards6 redtiger15 said:I don't see any point in debating whether someone was wronged based on how this whole thing was presented to us. It’s just not worth the breath, especially given the scale of it—and especially considering the massive backlash it triggered from everyone else. Let's be real: the entire reaction was just aimed at mocking the woman who brought it up in the first place.

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.

EDIT:

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

Brian Edwards6 redtiger15 said:Yeah, I saw that you found it interesting.