From all the heated discussions, points, examples, etc offered on this thread... I think one thing has become obvious. It doesn't matter what you fly, when it comes time to think outside the box, I think most pilots do just that! In a Caravan, a bang above V1 means stop. In a Navajo, it depends where your decision point was, your weight, speed, incline, etc. In a Citation, I'm guessing the same would apply. In a 747, one bang is not serious, however 2 bangs would make you think "same engine, or 2 on the same side?".
All of these decisions depend on so many factors, it is unfair to try and compare airline pilots with anyone else.... it all depends on the factors relative at the time.
I think all SSG was trying to point out (initially) was this fact, but then got involved in a mud-slinging session with a whole bunch of people from other fields.
Bottom line is.... we all do what we think is correct at the time, according to the situation at the time. Our training does teach us different things, but we aren't just machines... we're humans, who assess things quite fast (normally), and, because we are humans, we are sometimes prone to making mistakes.
For me, V1 means "go". But that isn't true for every take-off... and my fellow crew-members know that, because I tell them... everytime, when it's relevant. Every take-off is different... no-one can dispute that.
SOME DAYS YOU'RE THE BUG... SOME DAYS YOU'RE THE WINDSHIELD