who cares?
Mountaintop, you are correct. I wouldn't give a rat's ass to know who wrote that article. And Mark might be able to order a beer in Tagalog.
I'm really happy that there are developments favoring the MPL pilots. Having ridden the aviation roller coaster for almost 4 decades, I know quite well what it's like to be all dressed up with nowhere to go.
Timing is everything in this game. It took me less than four years to get my first command in the airline. Recently I've seen guys do it in two - in jets even. It's a matter of being in the right place at the right time with the right qualifications. Take every opportunity to stack the cards in your favor.