So in your world, someone who is not line checked as a captain, is not PC'd as a captain, is not listed as a captain on the release, and is unable to log P1 time is still somehow a captain?! How does that work? I'd like to hear your logic. I am sure there are tens of thousands of FOs out there that would love to hear it too. Oh, and let the FAA and EASA know as well, I am sure they would be interested to hear your logic.