guilty until proven innocent
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So I just had my first polygraph. I must admit that I was under the impression that it would be 'somewhat' reliable but man was I in for a surprise. It kept saying I was lying about my answer when I kept telling the truth! Obviously no one believed me. The worst part is that I kept saying I didn't do something and the polygraph said I did. How are you supposed to prove that you didn't do something? At least if it was a question about whether I did something I could go back and prove it somehow. The polygrapher kept getting mad at me to because he was telling me I failed on a certain question and I cracked a smile (I thought he was just messing with me to get me to 'confess' something). Even though polygraphs aren't supposed to be 100% effective I think the "general belief" is that they are. Try to tell someone that you failed the polygraph and you were telling the truth - see how many people believe you. I guess I'm guilty until proven innocent......:mad:
declassified wrote:
I guess I'm guilty until proven innocent
Have you ever read the book 'The innocent man'? It tells the true story of a man back in the 80's accused of crimes he didnt commit. But he was considdered guilty until proven innocent. Im reading it at the moment... good book
"There are three sides to every story. Yours, mine and the truth" ~ unknown
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So I just had my first polygraph. I must admit that I was under the impression that it would be 'somewhat' reliable but man was I in for a surprise. It kept saying I was lying about my answer when I kept telling the truth! Obviously no one believed me. The worst part is that I kept saying I didn't do something and the polygraph said I did. How are you supposed to prove that you didn't do something? At least if it was a question about whether I did something I could go back and prove it somehow. The polygrapher kept getting mad at me to because he was telling me I failed on a certain question and I cracked a smile (I thought he was just messing with me to get me to 'confess' something). Even though polygraphs aren't supposed to be 100% effective I think the "general belief" is that they are. Try to tell someone that you failed the polygraph and you were telling the truth - see how many people believe you. I guess I'm guilty until proven innocent......:mad:
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So I just had my first polygraph. I must admit that I was under the impression that it would be 'somewhat' reliable but man was I in for a surprise. It kept saying I was lying about my answer when I kept telling the truth! Obviously no one believed me. The worst part is that I kept saying I didn't do something and the polygraph said I did. How are you supposed to prove that you didn't do something? At least if it was a question about whether I did something I could go back and prove it somehow. The polygrapher kept getting mad at me to because he was telling me I failed on a certain question and I cracked a smile (I thought he was just messing with me to get me to 'confess' something). Even though polygraphs aren't supposed to be 100% effective I think the "general belief" is that they are. Try to tell someone that you failed the polygraph and you were telling the truth - see how many people believe you. I guess I'm guilty until proven innocent......:mad:
You should become a better liar :) (hehe just kidding)
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So I just had my first polygraph. I must admit that I was under the impression that it would be 'somewhat' reliable but man was I in for a surprise. It kept saying I was lying about my answer when I kept telling the truth! Obviously no one believed me. The worst part is that I kept saying I didn't do something and the polygraph said I did. How are you supposed to prove that you didn't do something? At least if it was a question about whether I did something I could go back and prove it somehow. The polygrapher kept getting mad at me to because he was telling me I failed on a certain question and I cracked a smile (I thought he was just messing with me to get me to 'confess' something). Even though polygraphs aren't supposed to be 100% effective I think the "general belief" is that they are. Try to tell someone that you failed the polygraph and you were telling the truth - see how many people believe you. I guess I'm guilty until proven innocent......:mad:
The examiners know that polygraphs can be fooled. If this is for a security clearance, its SOP to say you're lying about something even if the results show truthful. I've never known anyone to "pass" the first time. Actually, people passed the first time before 9/11, but never on the first try after. My previous job required polys of all employees in the group (~60) so I have a decent size sample. Don't worry about it. Even though the examiner said you were lying, the report may come back "pass" Judy
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So I just had my first polygraph. I must admit that I was under the impression that it would be 'somewhat' reliable but man was I in for a surprise. It kept saying I was lying about my answer when I kept telling the truth! Obviously no one believed me. The worst part is that I kept saying I didn't do something and the polygraph said I did. How are you supposed to prove that you didn't do something? At least if it was a question about whether I did something I could go back and prove it somehow. The polygrapher kept getting mad at me to because he was telling me I failed on a certain question and I cracked a smile (I thought he was just messing with me to get me to 'confess' something). Even though polygraphs aren't supposed to be 100% effective I think the "general belief" is that they are. Try to tell someone that you failed the polygraph and you were telling the truth - see how many people believe you. I guess I'm guilty until proven innocent......:mad:
For the record, countless careers have been ruined by polygraphs, and yet no spy has ever been caught by one. Agencies who continue use it are either incompetent, unethical, or both.
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El Corazon wrote:
which species? what is the humidity? air pressure and time and volume of last meal? ;P
The correct counter question is African or European?.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote:
The correct counter question is African or European?.
Actually, since there are more species now than were known in the time of King Arthur and the Knights who say Nee, we have a few more to choose from including the cave swallow of south america and north america which can change the answer drastically. ;P The south american variety has been trained for more than bringing coconuts which has become mundain and unuseful since the days of King Arthur, now we train them to bring babies, cell phones and lost keys, as well as carrying various information packets in microdots attached to their left toe. This allows for faster and free flight. Although the south american variety has been known to stop for snacks of habanero whenever they fly over the yukitan area. All in all very useful birds, as long as you keep them away from the sauce. ;P ;P
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