All in all most people can 'discuss' a topic or rumour with reasoned well thought out arguments. Sometimes those people, for whatever reason, will make posts out of character and regret what they have said later. I know I am one of those people.
However there does seem to be a slight increase in this 'you're not a pilot so your opinion is wrong (or dosn't count)' attitude.
Never mind Pprune is still a great site!
And yes how fondly I remember the days of Capt.Ed & his fan club!!!