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Thanks for the expanded critique.
As we have found, there is far more commonality in our view of the world than difference. The sad truth is, this also applies to the company as a whole.
I certainly agree that the B scale has proved divisive. The erosion to the A scale has also created mischief and misguided perceptions. It is time to put everything into one volume.
The ban is probably impotent but I see it more as a 'caveat emptor' than intimidatory tool.
What I was suggesting is that many if not all would revert back to their old slot on the seniority tree if it would help resolve that one niggling issue of due process. I say this because many are in essence doing so already via increased subs to the AOA.
Demographics and growth guarantee that RHS time will gradually reduce from its near all time high so there is going to be more than enough slots to go around.
I wish I knew the trigger that would get a sensible resolution. I agree with you on publicity stunts. They may be good for internal morale but often have a negative effect on public perception.
A leap of faith is required from both sides. The question is who goes first. On current form it will have to be the AOA.
Good luck to you too.