can't we all just get along?

[inthepool]

I've been a member of this site for two weeks now, and aside from a couple of facts here and there, the only thing I've learned is that we as a pilot group hate each other. There is more negativity and mudslinging here than during election times! I hate you because you went to XYZ Univerisity. I hate you because you work for ABC Airlines. I hate you because you're not a part of EFG Organization. I hate you because I flew checks in the middle of the night, IFR in ice and you didn't. I hate you because you have less time than I do and a better job. For the love of God people! Whatever happened to helping your fellow pilots out? Is this the kind of solidarity that is going to help us advance in this industry? If you want to be pissed off at the world, that's your business I guess, but at least give it some thought...

 

[EOpilot]

What's funny is that most of these folks would get along just fine if they met in person.

It's something about the anonymity.

 

[Thunderchief]

You're right....

I agree, I'g buy the first round if we met in person...

It's not all hatred, I seen people get jobs because of this site, and sometimes good info or ideas are shared.

My excuse is too much time on reserve

Happy landings,
Thunderchief

 

[Cargoboy]

Never met a pilot yet who I haven't got along with and who wouldn't of tried to help me or I would help them out.

 

[WrightAvia]

I think it's mostly venting and...

a few other factors, like it being a faceless teletype way of communication.

Don't let it get you down...i think most are just venting and would probably be just as quick to post a helpfull post if they had info like that, to post on. Plus with the economy glum, the outlook glum, the country on the glum edge of a war for oil...did you think everyone would just be breaking out in a chorus from "The Sound Of Music"?

 

[Riddlebratt]

inthepool for president!!!!!! I have learned alot from you comments or post over the past week. you have helped me to see both sides of the fence dealing with freedom airlines. So I agreeeee with you lets all get back to helping one another versus sticking eachothers face in the mud...............

 

[popilot78]

I'll have to say that 99% of the pilots I have met have been great people, no matter what airline, job, school, etc. Venting is a great way to relieve the stress of the industry. We need it. All in all, pilots are a great bunch of people and I have nothing but fun when we all get together. Enjoy your career and try not to take things to personally. Good luck to all and have fun!!

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Stand by your words

I believe you are right. Many find it easy to vent and go over the top when their name isn't associated with their posts. That is why I have always used my own name on this site, have posted a detailed background and stand by hind my opinions.

A few times I have wanted to be less political or tactful in voicing an opinion or responding to someone, but having my name on the post helps in maintaining a higher level of professionalism.

 

[Andy Neill]

I like your style, Jeff.

 

[hopeful]

wrightavia,

not only are you wrong, but your wrong. you hear me? wrong. We are not going to war over oil. we are going to war because saddam is a punk and the middle east will never be stable with him in power.






When G.W. says go, I expect you as an American to support him and stop the far left kidney punches at OUR president and OUR policies.

 

[prodigal]

Andy, Jeff & hopeful: Right on to you all.
It's time for us to come together as a nation and back our president. He might just know a little more than we do.

 

[captjim]

Re: Stand by your words

I believe you are right. Many find it easy to vent and go over the top when their name isn't associated with their posts. That is why I have always used my own name on this site, have posted a detailed background and stand by hind my opinions.

A few times I have wanted to be less political or tactful in voicing an opinion or responding to someone, but having my name on the post helps in maintaining a higher level of professionalism.

Ha Ha, not a flame by any means Jeff. I can tell you from experience that having real names does not work toward keeping things civil. Look at the ALPA boards, real names doesn't stop the name calling one bit. Calforums, (which you have to be an XJT or CAL pilot to use) that board is full of mudslinging. No, real names doesn't help, just lets you know who the jerks are.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

It may help, but it is not a cure-all

Capt. Jim:

I never said it prevents the mudslinging, but I do believe it helps most to moderate themselves. It really doesn't stop the 10% A-hole factor on all the seniority lists that tend to post 90% of the BS, but it does identify who they are. So when you put the face with the name, you know where to send the computer police.

I respect your opinion, even if you do strap your Johnson upside down on the dinning room table and stick in water!!! You must be single, because I doubt your wife would let you do that.

 

[RichO]

The glass is either half full, or half empty......which way do you think?

 

[captjim]

Re: It may help, but it is not a cure-all

Capt. Jim:

I respect your opinion, even if you do strap your Johnson upside down on the dinning room table and stick in water!!! You must be single, because I doubt your wife would let you do that.

Come on Jeff, it's a good time, everybody should strap there Johnson on a table and jump in the water!

 

[bobbysamd]

Writing v. speaking

Sometimes the spoken word is less offensive than the written word. In other words, something spoken somes across harshly compared to if it were in print. Also, in print, it is more one-sided than in normal conversation, during which you can interject comments. Also, no matter how carefully you try to write something, something printed tends to come across as lecturing at someone instead of just talking to him/her.

What I found enjoyable about the board is it represents the same cross-section of pilots, and personalities and maturity levels, that I knew when I was working. It comes across in their writings. Being anonymous might make people less inhibited in what they write. That may be a plus or minus, depending on the purpose of the post.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Evinrude

Jimbo

I love water sports as much as the next guy, but I prefer Evinrude. If I want to strap it on the dinning room table and put it in the water, well rock on. Let's race 'em for distance!

Jeff