No, some of us are still working away at the "quick" crossword while casting a lazy eye at the tool moving toward us with his high beams on, who has been visible on TCAS for the last little while.
Woodja although you espouse wife-beating (a noble pursuit) as an alternative to posting this topic, it is noted you have still seen fit to reply with your thoughts on the matter!
As for the thermal shock, have you ever noticed how those who remain cool and refuse to 'flash' you still appear to have the landing lights on, albeit much dimmer? I believe this is because most (modern) jets have the things on permanently on a low power setting but bright enough still to be seen.
I admit this won't help with the coconuts flying around Africa in claptraps. And I also admit they're probably more likely to be all over the place like a mad woman's poop, too. But still........... tools.
The answer has already been stated, and quite succinctly so: "It's learned fom other morons."