Bob, I don't know who that poster is on PIREP as there is nothing in their profile to indicate if they are even a pilot. Brianh seems to think that they are just a stirrer and I guess he could be right. I am certain that this 'sterile environment' is not in any way the current AFAP stand - just someones idea (they may or may not be an AFAP member - who knows?) or an idea that has been suggested in the past.