I'm not sure I see the point of this thread. Is the poster trying to absolve him/herself of any worry/responsibility because others say his flying is "safe?"
I would say attitude and training are the biggest variables in calculating the risk. Seemingly straightforward tasks and can be made very dangerous if you don't consider the eventualities and honestly assess your skill and experience. On the other hand you see plenty of "higher risk" flying activities accomplished safely because of the high standard of planning, decision making and training involved.
I'd say the most dangerous types of flying are those you're complacent enough to label as safe.