Where have I stated that I "ignore" sop's,
Wiz?
As a matter of fact, I'm a stickler for them, because they are the ONLY thing that WILL save your @ss when everything else goes pear-shaped.
I well remember having to seek a briefing before any sim or line check to find out what the particular Check Captains' definition of "The ONLY way to do it" was.
Sucker you! If you'd stuck to the sop's then NO-ONE - regardless of his petty likes or dislikes - can crucify you.