Meeb
First of all, I would ask you to re-read the following:
1)The title of this thread.
2)JJ's posts in *this* thread.
3)My previous post.
We are talking about *FREEDOM OF SPEECH* - We are no longer talking about the merits of being a flying instructor - apparently we are not allowed.
For the record, I have a great deal of respect of career instructors and I *DO NOT* agree with the opinions put forward by JJflyer et al.
So why am I wrong ? Without freedom of speech, PPRUNE is meaningless. If everyone has to agree with the moderator, then surely the 'discussion' would soon get a bit thin on the ground...
And what would happen if someone wrote: "Career instructors are the best in the world - Much better than those who are just there to build their hours....."
Going by your policy of: "when someone makes insulting comments, and very ignorant comments to boot, they should get the elbow, simple as that.", CFI would be happy, but WWW would have the right to close the thread.
Sounds like a no-win situation, and there's certainly going to be a lot of closed threads about.
CFI
Being moderator is not an easy task and I think you're doing a good job of it, however, on this occasion, I feel you let emotion influence your decision to close the thread.
JJflyer et al
IMHO, you have the right to an opinion, however there are ways of phrasing them. You should perhaps try to be a bit more diplomatic in your writing style. I am defending your right to express yourself, not your comments.
Perhaps this would be a good opportunity to re-phrase your opinions ?
Safe flying to all.
Brit