Agree with all the sentiments - well said Squid.
However, to limit this board as some have suggested to only those who are 'professional aviation' is short-sighted and unrealistic. Many Pruners, like myself, may not currently be employed directly in aviation, but have either worked for an airline, or been connected with airlines / aviation since childhood. Having also been a frequent passenger (between 5 and 15 trips per month), and being responsible for a large travel budget, I'm very interested in what is happening behind the scenes so to speak.
To exclude all those who do not fit some narrow parameters would be self-defeating and lose a vital part of Prune. And would it solve the problem of unwanted posts - are all pilots as eloquent and rational as £6.