A high percentage of reserve assignments don't change before the trip pushes. Why not have 50% (or whatever) long call OR at least not have to come in for the RAP once a trip is assigned to a reserve? It wouldn't hurt scheduling one bit. As far as not spending negotiating capital on it, or "you choose to commute," or other such nonsense, half the pilots here commute. If you don't, good for you. But why should half of us care what your* opinion is because you self righteously claim "just move to a base like me"? There are almost 5000 reasons why guys don't take your advice. And it's standard throughout the business.

*your = no one in particular.