Originally Posted by
newKnow
Carl,
I'll take the credit for the "arguing with the ex-wife" analogy, but I hope it doesn't dissuade you from this forum. "Some" people on here are very informative and it is a great place for information.
I think I have just come to the realization that it is almost impossible to change "other" peoples mind or even to find the middle ground on issues, which is why apparently why there are a lot of lawyers out there making a lot of money.
Hopefully the inability to compromise doesn't follow people into the cockpit (opps, flight deck), because it is the opposite of CRM.
New K Now
I appreciate the advice New, but here's what has been bugging me. I've been commuting on Delta a lot lately just to ride the jumpseat and to get to know the guys. Most all of them have been really solid guys. Riding the underground train in ATL the other day, I had a Delta captain recognize my uniform. He put his arm around me and shook me around, called me brother, and gave me a heartfelt welcome to Delta Airlines. He said, "together we're going to kick some butt."
Then you read these forums. You hear from people like sailingfun, alfaromeo and whatever Spaceman is calling himself these days, and you think there's just a ton of Delta guys who just cannot stand us. You know, dead pig airplanes, culture of hate, etc. I know most of these posts are from new kids who don't know jack yet, but it's just depressing. I get off a commute thinking that we're all going to be great buds, then these forums bum you out.
Oh well, enough venting. Merry Christmas NewK...I enjoy reading your posts and your humor.
Carl