JO
The “petty” I was referring to was some of the content of the “Delta” report over which this thread was sparked.
I come from a similar background to you (speak a bit different but essentially the same) so I know of what you speak.
The curry muncher has said most of what needs be said.
In days gone by, even when I started this job, fora such as this were non existent, how quickly we have come so far. (Or am just an old fart who didn’t notice the years go by). Whilst the internet and fora such as this are a tremendous asset, they do have their draw backs and use thereof requires some degree of discretion and responsibility. Where once we could mouth off about all thing that displeased us safe in the knowledge that it would not go far and consequences were unlikely, such is no longer the case. Everything that is written here and elsewhere is read and scrutinised by some who do not necessarily have a grip on the nuances and inflections intended by the authors. As such misinterpretations occur sometimes with undesirable consequences. In no way do I suggest that factual information should be censored or that informed constructive debate should not occur, but we should be very careful about subjective and inflammatory comments. I believe you have reflected, and appreciate that sentiment.
The bottom line is that: Change be it at Korean, Asiana, CAL, Emirates, Ryanair or whomever, can be achieved in either of two ways
A) under threat of punitive actions from regulatory authorities. Most times does not occur. FAA wanted to roast KAL but State Dept (US) told them to pull their heads in. (democracy in action great isn’t it) or :
B) by encouraging the target to want to change, so that ultimately they can stand up and say we wanted this we went about it and we achieved it.
Inflamatory, bigoted, misinformed chit chat does nothing too further the cause, in fact it sets the process back ‘cos if you throw enough stones people will retreat behind a wall they feel comfortable with and say screw you.
There are a lot of people here local and expat, trying to get some meaningful change. To a degree they have been successful, but there are many more yards to go before the touchdown. Please do not make the job any harder. Remember one day it may be you who wishes/needs to be here. We wish it to be here for you. It’s potentially your nest or the nest of someone you care about, too. Don’t **** in it.
Centaurus/411A/Kimchi kal/etc etc do you read!
Maui out
Last edited by maui; 23rd Aug 2006 at 03:10.