It is a good thing Command is not a democracy. This thread is a case in point. I know this company well, I do not know the individuals.
Someone, a person who has extensive experience and confidence, is chosen to command a carriage, a jet transport. He has ultimate authority, because of said experience; it has been proven over time. Any individual who makes a display of purposeful disrespect to this person is endangering the purpose for which this person was chosen to lead. Disrespect seems insignificant to some, I will tell you it is a matter of life and death.
People in danger are afraid, and look for a leader to lead them to safety.
Confidence inspires self-confidence in those who are fearful. Undermining authority is insidious and can be lethal. This may be off thread, because in all honesty I don't know a thing about this flight. But it is my concept of leadership, and of the threat to all when it is gratuitously challenged.