So no, it’s not an assumption, it’s an assertion based on experience.
Not really. I actually agree that lots of pilots can’t fly well anymore but your assumption was that people posting here couldn’t fly anymore and were discussing pushing buttons.
The point I was making is that a pilot can be on this thread advocating against using modes other than TOGA and it’s not because they can’t fly as well as you or I, but because they can see that it is not wise in some circumstances.
It’s a good thread because young 737 pilots will think about the situation in more depth than they otherwise would have.
I was going to suggest that with all your checking experience you explain to the newer generation the terrain floor software logic changes that occur when TOGA is pushed but that might be unfair considering you have retired. I would do it but my understanding is not good enough to preach online, I might get something wrong and lead someone astray.
Someone reading this will be able to give an in depth description and that will make the thread even more valuable.