NC,
I don't usually have any problems with anything you say but this
" I truly believe that we should all be as helpful as suits you until directed otherwise(late 2008). "
is totally wrong. The more people that practice unofficial contract compliance, the more the pressure will build up quickly. Give CX time to train more crews and get their act together the less effect it will have. Unofficial CC means that talks are still an option.
Your statement seems to intend to make the present GC as ineffective as possible.
Thanks!!