SF3,
Good post, thank you for taking the time to put some thought into it. It is hard to say what is the "majority" and what is the "minority" views when all you have is an internet message board. I will say that with regards to what I see on the internet, your view seems to be among the minority.
All that said, I see absolutely NO reason why pilots at sub-par airlines should be sniped at for wanting to improve their situation.
Although I agree, I don't think many here are directly or indirectly sniping anyone for working at a sub-par airline. I think most understand the predicament, although some remarks are made off the cuff without thinking before speaking, but that's life on the internet.
This talk of "You knew what you were getting into", is ridiculous.
To an extent. Most people do know what they are getting into and they make the best of what they have, whether the circumstances be desirable or less than desirable. However, there are a few who will say how much they love to fly at all costs and then in the same breath complain about everything from pay to upgrades to schedules. It sends a very confusing message.
I don't need some statistical oddity telling me to pull myself by the boot straps or shut up and be happy with serf wages.
My thoughts on this are to simply do the best job you can with what you have, and not to settle for the status quo. I believe the majority of people out there (in all walks of life) practice this work ethic. Where I get annoyed is the few who begin to preach socialism when things don't go their way. I'm reading between the lines here, but it seems those individuals don't want you to have something good unless they can have it too.