Instead, I 'll just have to rely on the old claw-hammer to the head technique, and remind you all to be respectful of the role while on PPRuNe, even though by now, we all know that you don't really mean it and are doing so through gritted teeth.
Whilst living in fear of a ban for daring to remonstrate with a mod, I feel that you might be being oversensitive. As a loyal BA pax I have always been supportive of the hardworking, well trained & personable CC who have looked after my wife & myself over many years of travelling the world. I think that the vast majority of BA pax feel the same way.
In my previous life before my little airline went bust, apart from my planning duties I also taught Dangerous Goods ( well someone has to do it), so I am only too well aware that it's a very intensive 3-4 weeks course which CC don't successfully complete without a lot of hard work.
However, I don't have the same feelings towards the hard hearted militants who are trying to wreck BA for their own selfish means. Maybe some posters are allowing similar frustrations to colour their remarks to include all CC, a situation which I also do not support.