Very well stated cpt777 and a wise, well informed post from you.
silverisgood does not deserve attention and certainly does not represent the local pilot's attitude to what is happening in SIA.
It hasnrt been said here yet but there were other factors affecting the closing down of the Perth and Brisbane bases.
The Australian Govt shuvved up a fee for these pilots from AUS$1000/month/pilot to 3000 recently. Something to do with Aust labour law.
Also not mentioned is that these pilots received a fair severence package from SIA and are being retained on the companies books for when this financial downturn reverses. I have no doubt they will be invited back to SIA as soon as the world economy comes back from its present freefall.