I understand that change is inevitable, however, I remember a time pre-AMATS when all pilots were quite disciplined, good communicators(in the main), could estimate within 2 minutes and were very knowledgeable about the roles of others within the Industry..and others they shared OCTA with. I remember when I only had one decision to make as I plodded along...am I in or am I out? Most of the time, we got it right and performed our procedures appropriately. I remember when, as a private VFR pilot, I felt an equal to, and as responsible as...all others in my airspace.