Disagree. That's how we had new FO's running to the chiefs because they felt they were "checklist-shamed", or felt that the captain was hurting their feelings by pointing out a deviation of some kind or was perhaps a quarter octave louder or similar nonsense, or the captain told a joke that you found distasteful or offensive, etc.

There's a fine line with what should be handled by Pro Standards and what should rise to the level of CP. The first stop SHOULD always be Pro Standards. If the guy is a "known quantity, thank you for the datapoint" they'll tell you it's up to you if you want to go to the chiefs.

First stop should always be resolving this on your own. Speak up. There's a time and place for everything. You can solve a lot of things in cruise for minor stuff, at the gate for others, or even at the bar when the day's done. The worst thing to do is clamming up and stewing on it. Be diplomatic, be polite but firm. I'd say 99% of the time, your trip will drastically improve.

The next stop is Pro Standards if you feel you can barely work with or talk with the guy. If you truly can't work with him, call Scheduling and have them reassign you. If you have to talk to NOC chief, so be it. Some personalities do not mesh well, and the name of the game is safety...

If Pro Stan tells you they're a known quantity and thank you for the datapoint, then it may warrant a visit to the chief, filling out an IR or whatever the chief asks you to do. As SWAPA would say, don't just go VFR direct to chiefs....