Is it odd I always find it a bit sad when a Group Creative Director or Executive Creative Director comment on here?

Look, I’m not at that level, so not trying to talk smack. I just feel like I wouldn’t be on here if I was.

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I think it's awesome that people of all levels are on this thing. Means we can get great advice from folks more experienced than us. And they can see the general vibe of the industry at large. Win win

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Thanks, I appreciate the perspective.

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Are you still at that age when you think there’s something god-like about being a CD? They’re people. It’s a job title.

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It’s odd.

I find it helpful, more so when a CCO comments here. Goes to show they care enough to help other people in their downtime.

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Yeah, that’s a nice way to look at it.

Explain why it’s sad.

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You hate when people with experience give their perspective? Lol

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Not at all what I said.

This probably isn’t going as OP planned.

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I didn’t see which bowl this was in. My bad. Carry on.

Where are you all seeing them provide helpful insights and wisdom? All I see is them complaining that young people are too spoiled to be in the office 7 days a week

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Yeah, these instances are the saddest.

I think it is sad that you are sad

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You may also be surprised and find it sad I spend time playing Words With Friends and Clash Royale.

I do not find either of those things sad.

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Yeah! Why would people with presumably decades of experience, who've prob seen and done everything in this business, and could provide both inspirational/helpful insight and/or cautionary tales about virtually any aspect of being a professional creative, be valuable here of all places??

I’m not questioning anyone’s value. I’m just sharing a feeling I have. Do you need to be so hostile?

My friend, it’s not a nightclub or a high school. I don’t think there anything wrong with people of all ages and experience levels virtually hanging in the same spot. Think of it as the democratization of perspective sharing

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