I am reading this thread and cannot understand what your guys' problem is? Is it that hard to say a speed when it deviates from normal profile?

Dont be smartasses quoting different company manuals showing high speed climb/econ climb/and slow climb..... this ain't company and nobody was asking you to do a carpet dance to explain why you wanted to climb/cruise/decent at 250 the whole way to make block and get block or better back on property. The guy asked for CRM, we do it with our first officers, with our flight attendants with our captains and dispatchers.... why not ATC? Since when are they deemed mind readers?

I know I'd like this guy to spare my soul the day I goof up due to our GREAT rest requirements!

He is pointing out a change in the industry that has to do with discipline or maybe the lack of thereof for reasons that are beyond any one single person' control.

Show some cooperation guys, and stop worrying about every word you say over the radio.