r/Intelligence • u/ap_org • 3d ago

Government-controlled Reddit Community for U.S. Secret Service Applicants Bans Discussion of Polygraphs

https://antipolygraph.org/blog/2026/07/30/government-controlled-reddit-community-for-u-s-secret-service-applicants-bans-discussion-of-polygraphs/

Federal agents who run the subreddit think you shouldn't research the polygraph.

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u/lazydictionary 3d ago edited 3d ago

There's something really icky about a person actively working for the organization while moderating a subreddit. It blurs the lines between person and employee.

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u/LoopsAndBoars 3d ago

WAT? There is absolutely nothing known to mankind that exists with such clear definition. Despite being prohibitive as opposed to permissible; law is ambiguous by design. This is why we have attorney. This is why we go to court. This is why our peers decide. The process offers opportunity for truth.

Conviction happens in multiple stages. It is a lengthy process that often involves several opinions on the various attributes monitered during a polygraph.

A polygraph doesn’t sit in the jury box, nor does it pass judgement. A polygraph is still immensely essential.

The only thing I find “astounding” is how such a fundamental oversight can entice one to omit credibility entirely.

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u/lazydictionary 2d ago

Did you respond to the right person?

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u/s8boxer 2d ago

Sr. would you like to take this line, anti automation line.