ITCZ
Yes I waded in and identified myself as the subject of the original post, something few have the balls to do, and those who know me have grown to appreciate that quality. To put the record straight, the term was used over a period of about one week during a time of complex and constantly changing restricted airspace. At the time in my view it was appropriate and AIP provides for that. I do not seek your or anyone elses approval to excercise it. I do not condone the use of deliberate non standard radio procedures or more than the absolute minimum necessary. For the record that irks me too. I'm surprised however that it has become popular in such a short time and have no clue as to why, if that is the case.
Hempy
The reason why non standard RT procedures are on the rise is because the greater bulk of them are done by the First Officer. In our current labour market, they are younger, less experienced and in bigger aircraft much sooner than they were 10 years ago.