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Old 01-26-2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by paxhauler85
Rick-

Am I confused, or are you a mod? I know being one doesn't take away your right to post your feelings, however, you should try to raise yourself above the scum on the boards you "police." I use the term police loosely since you seem to use your position to talk down to people, drive bandwagons, and state your feelings to be interpreted as fact (read: anything regarding Mesa).

You're going to disagree with me, and that's just fine. You might even get to give me a warning, or better yet ban me, and keep your squad of flamebait warriors close by your side.

You're experience at Mesa, some 6-8 years ago, does not even border on accurate any longer. You pollute threads that concern Mesa with your ancient experiences, and these false tales only drive the 18-21 year old pilots in the industry (who couldn't drive when you were at Mesa) to wish ill on myself and my fellow pilots.

Stick to the threads about how Skywest changed your life, unions are worthless, experiencing a mid-life crisis at the regionals, and other such topics that you can further the spread of information via your opinions, rather than creating an army of young men who know no better than to will another airline out of business.
If I'm not moderating, I can participate in the forums under the same rules as everyone else. I won't moderate you just because you disagree with me

I have friends still at mesa, nothing has changed for the better.

I can objectively compare mesa with several large companies and one other airline. The way they treat people is simply unbelievable for most folks who haven't experienced it...THAT KIND OF CRAP DOES NOT HAPPEN IN THE REAL WORLD!

It doesn't matter what other airline pilots think, but I am happy to attempt to educate entry-level pilots about mag.

I probably lose some objectivity when mag pilots attempt to justify or apologize for mesa...that sort of rationalization is the mindset which allows OJ to do what he does best. Hell, I even did it myself at one point...I convinced myself that all the shortcomings would be fixed at the next contract. Eventually I lost confidence in the majority of mag pilots. I was afraid they wouldn't stand up for themselves in negotiations...Boy am I glad I didn't stick around three years for THAT