Until we have walked in someone else's shoes, we should be slow to criticise. I jumpseated many, many times in United in the past 3 years and was treated almost without exception with respect and as a fellow professional. I knew they were getting slapped around by their management, through no fault of their own, and my sympathy and humble manner got me to where I needed to go every time, often in First Class.
I am pulling for United, if for no other reason than that they treated me well. They have not gone on internet forums and posted absurd accusations about how we are dragging the industry down.