It seems there are three categories of airlines on these forums, the "golden three" i.e. Republic, Skywest, Xjet (we know you guys are all rock stars..) - The relatively anonymous / or flavor of the week (popular one day, not great the next but good job you guys, you've made it as pilots! ) and then rounding out the bottom are the TSA's, Colgans, and most distantly Mesa and GoJet which many will say, if you MUST - don't stay, or don't go period. (you're either unlucky, puncing your ticket for greener pastures, or DANG YOU SCREWED UP! )

In reality all are regionals with their issues - steppings stones but if you get stuck, there are some you could have a livable career with and others would be pure hell. Just my take but individual mileage may vary at ANY CARRIER. But I guess there is some merit to it, just taken with a grain of salt.