Like any industry, we have people on both sides who don't understand the rules, misinterpret them, or are just plain incompetent. Only by talking about the things such people do will we increase the understanding and knowledge on both sides.
For those who can't participate in such debates and discussions without resorting to insults or casting aspersions, then please don't bother.
I can only hope that the 'attitude' displayed by some is left at home when they commit aviation - ground or air based.
PS ... UK ATCOs
DO tend to over control VFR flights. I suppose the benefit of being an old ATC hand when I fly means that I tend to know the rules inside out and can use that to my advantage if ATC get too above their station
