I like how "it's just procedure" somehow makes it right

I suppose you can sort of argue that, but it's not, really. saying it's about supply and demand means that the two things are equal opposite, which it's not.

one is about not disclosing something that doesn't matter, one is specifically designed strictly for HR lowballing use.

HR would like to argue that it's about something else like data collection and gauging industry standard and crap like that, but we all know data collection has other ways to measure for HR.

as an employer, I removed HR dept and opted for peer vetting years ago. works really well. most of my employees are > 5, 10 years now. dari seksi sampai beranak2 lel