Reading through this thread has me thinking it may be sound advice, before going flying, for pilots to agree between themselves what action will be taken in the event of an EFATO. Whether it's the local guy, the one with more experience, or the one in the left hand seat.
With the strength of feeling on both sides I can envisage pilots with opposing views having an additional issue to sort out. Who knows maybe such disagreements have occurred and contributed to the outcome?
I certainly would not appreciate having to convince someone, one way or the other, that I was right after the donkey had quit!