I was not trolling. Just trying to make sense of the immaturity that does seem to be on the rise in the lower levels of the industry.

There are FAR more than 10% with no degree at XJT. I would guess minimum 15-25%. Not finishing college does not make someone automatically less mature or a less fine a person or pilot, but finishing a degree simply shows you can finish something that takes some time and dedication and cannot be done in a year or so like flight training. Finishing a Master's shows even more dedication. If it is not that important an indicator, why is it essentially required at the majors right now? For LCCs it may increasingly be a negative to have a degree, because you will be able to move on much more easily.

The majors will end up taking anyone with demonstrated airline ability when they have no other options (the B-Team), and even then the interviews will be adjusted to sort the true undesirables from the acceptable B-Team. Until then, they will just need to entertain themselves heavy-breathing on guard and writing "poop" on the internet boards. I have heard guys from major hiring circles actually use that term, "B-Team" so don't shoot the messenger.