Restating the obvious:

The OP is way off base.

Lakes was, is, and always will be known for their treatment (lack there of) of their pilots.

I flew for them for 6 months back in 1999 (they didnt have a training contract back then)

Lakes was the first place that "said yes" and I was sick of CFIing and knew it was time to move on.

You should appreciate the fact that they are being honest about what kind of outfit they are.