Have you experienced a situation where your manuscript has been in the "With Editor" status for an extended period, and despite your request to expedite the evaluation process, the editor rejected the manuscript after your inquiry?

Why does this occurrence happen frequently, and what could be a viable solution to address such cases?

Is it advisable to send such an email to the editor at all?

Are rejections made to avoid exceeding the average time for the “initial decision” by the journal?