Keep in mind that the mods, even though they are volunteers, were still "working" for Pete and often subjected to the same sort of abuse as the paid employees. Both Nikki and Ryan have shared their stories and I'm sure they're not the only ones with stories to tell. Knowing what was going on behind the scenes, I think the way things were being handled makes a lot more sense and it wasn't the fault of the individual moderators.That’s a problem. You were one of the nicest people I know. I know Nikki was unfair with me too.
This CANNOT be understated. The Knights of the Roundtable must do the King's bidding. If the Knight cuts off your head, it is because the King told him to. I am hopeful that a new regime emerges that follows a different path. I've survived here for 24 hours, so I am hopeful!Keep in mind that the mods, even though they are volunteers, were still "working" for Pete and often subjected to the same sort of abuse as the paid employees. Both Nikki and Ryan have shared their stories and I'm sure they're not the only ones with stories to tell. Knowing what was going on behind the scenes, I think the way things were being handled makes a lot more sense and it wasn't the fault of the individual moderators.
Completely agree with everything you said.... years ago I got dinged for something ridiculous and was sent a super hateful message "reprimanding" me like a toddler. Ironically that moderator left a few years ago because of Pete.... funny how that happens.When a company is run by narcissist(s), they don’t take kindly to criticisms. It ruins their worldview and hurts their ego.
So it must be stamped out immediately.
Plus some moderators get on power trips. They won’t even let you ask questions as to why you got demerits. I once got dinged for something that wasn’t in their list of “don’t say/do” and I asked for clarification as to why I got dinged, and that was met with “questioning our decision can result in further points.”
Truth be told-the heavy moderating on this website contributed to Pete being able to keep his power for so long.
Tigger King!!!WOW after reading everything here and other places I am getting flashbacks to Tiger King.
There is a lot of similar direct and side stories.
Scary
That’s exactly how I described it to my husband when I was trying to tell him what was going down- a less trashy Tiger King. Really sad what so many went through for so longWOW after reading everything here and other places I am getting flashbacks to Tiger King.
There is a lot of similar direct and side stories.
Scary
The past few days have made it abundantly clear that I made the right decision saying no when I was offered the opportunity to be a moderator.Keep in mind that the mods, even though they are volunteers, were still "working" for Pete and often subjected to the same sort of abuse as the paid employees. Both Nikki and Ryan have shared their stories and I'm sure they're not the only ones with stories to tell. Knowing what was going on behind the scenes, I think the way things were being handled makes a lot more sense and it wasn't the fault of the individual moderators.
I think the being treated like a child is what I found most offensive.Completely agree with everything you said.... years ago I got dinged for something ridiculous and was sent a super hateful message "reprimanding" me like a toddler. Ironically that moderator left a few years ago because of Pete.... funny how that happens.
Anyone else think she was set up for that fall or just me?Wiki page up now….
JL has the receipts on her “stealing” she was accused of. Good gawd what a toxic environment. Thankful she and Sean and Dustin both seem to be in a much much better place now.
I’ll probably get points for the “W” word
@DSNYDREAMER is the best travel agent ever, hands down but your right it is an interesting conundrum.Aside from the victims of all this mess/trauma (the most important in all of this).....MY biggest concern is that I really really like my Dreams Unlimited travel agent. A lot. I am having a very hard time reconciling giving the company any more of my money. Anyone else struggling with this?
I've seen the breakdown of who owns/runs what aspects of the businesses but still.....everything is intertwined.
What an ugly mess that has so many repercussions as these things always do. Crap.
On the site that can not be mentioned.What is the Wiki page everyone is talking about?
It’s on the site that shall not be named.What is the Wiki page everyone is talking about?
It’s on the site that shall not be named.
there are of course no guarantees, but it seems a pretty likely that Pete will never see another dime from DUT.Aside from the victims of all this mess/trauma (the most important in all of this).....MY biggest concern is that I really really like my Dreams Unlimited travel agent. A lot. I am having a very hard time reconciling giving the company any more of my money. Anyone else struggling with this?
I've seen the breakdown of who owns/runs what aspects of the businesses but still.....everything is intertwined.
What an ugly mess that has so many repercussions as these things always do. Crap.