Eden
I respect for you for trying, but I think Nomdeplume's reply to you is fair comment.
As Whirlybird says on the "Separate Forum" thread:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">"As far as Lu Zuckerman is concerned, Hoverman has summarised the general feelings of people here better than I could."</font>
I agree.
Somebody had to say it. Hoverman has, extremely well. Straight facts, straight from the shoulder not shooting from the hip, no abuse, and a bit of humour thrown in for good measure.
I'm an ATPL, but only a PPL on helicopters. I read most threads, but rarely post - I have nothing worth saying. But, it's so frustrating when people with wide and varied practical experience to offer just give up and stop contributing to discussions because of Lu Z's absurd and arrogant attitude.
Some banter on a forum is great, and often very funny, but if you look at threads where bad feeling has built up, one common factor stands out like a beacon: Lu Zuckerman!
Hoverman is right, he drives people to post comments which are out of character.
Now it seems he's sending offensive e-mails direct to people. That's not on.
IMHO, enough is enough.