u/BExpost wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
As helpful as you are on this subreddit. No offense but I don’t really trust you. You’re a cofounder of a bootcamp so you want this subreddit to stay positive about bootcamps
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
I don't run a bootcamp (Formation is meant for people with existing professional SWE experience) and a Codesmith leader has called me a 'dark and disturbed individual who spends all on day on Reddit with the sole purpose of taking down all the great work Codesmith has done' so I wouldn't say I'm positive about bootcamps.
I feel like I grill them pretty fairly, I'm surprised no one is asking any tough questions on here!
I agree that it does sound a bit like leadership may have directly or indirectly promoted this person to post, or discussed it with employees (which OP is currently) but I also think they disclose the bias which is a good step.