Actually I'm not offended by GoreTex taking a shot at me. Honestly though, I was just trying to pass on info to others and trying to get their opinions. I just wandered around on my own, not joining one of the tours, and made some pathetic attempts at utilizing the computers.
For those who don't want to make the effort on a day off.........it is definitely NOT a necessity to pop over and see the place, it is pretty straight forward.
The overiding impression I got, was that it is going to be a change for the better, yet the inability for 'social' interaction with our peers is a bit disappointing and it is so geared to operational efficiency it does not take into account normal human needs for socializing. I stood outside the Pursers communal room and shook my head thinking....... '' this is typical '' . Kind of makes me laugh actually.
It is even worse for the rest of the crew, other than the Pursers. At least we can hole-up in our little rooms until the self-locking door between the crew and us, clicks open at T minus 83 minutes. (that last comment was meant as a joke)