flyinthesky, whilst you have just as much right as everybody else to vent your anger on this forum, please lay off the spotters.
I say this as a spotter of nearly 30 years. I think you will find that most spotters are well informed about the work of airlines, airports etc.
I have nothing but respect for the firefighters and yes ok pilots
Yes I'm an idiot to stand on the mound on the coldest of days, but there is something about those tins that you fly that has kept me hooked for the last 30 years and could it not be true that the very people that got you so angry are from within the aviation industry.
Last point. Real spotters don't wave...
E.F