victor two has a valid point.
"Condolences" seem to have developed into a ritual requirement from posters who wish to make comment on an accident.
Whilst not doubting the sincerity of a condolence, they are not necessary in order to make a valid posting, nor should it be the trigger for vilification or abuse should a poster not offer them.
This is a professional forum for mature and professional comment on accidents, how they may affect us and how we might discuss and effect appropriate remedies.
Our individual and collective concern and condolences should be and are a given.
Neither is "let's wait for the accident report before we discuss this" appropriate in a professional forum, provided the event is discussed professionally, rationally and without rancour.
That is what PPRuNe is about, a Forum for aviation professionals to meet, greet and share experiences and information that contribute to the corporate knowledge and may one day save your or someone elses life.
We may joke and horse around a bit, no problems with that, but we know when it is time to be seriously professional too.
Lets not tip toe around sensibilities either, when a polite but robust exchange is more appropriate, but neither should we trample over others rights and feelings where there is yet little evidence or the situation has not yet become clear.
It's all a matter of balance and that's how professionals conduct themselves.
