Seems "some" here still do NOT get the picture.
The Commander IS in charge, like it or NOT. I could care less if i'm not popular...don't answer to the CC, but management (actually AM management now, so make that shareholders).
OTOH, the very best flights are when there is a "cabin captain" available in the cabin who can have all work together with no problems. To these.... my utmost respect and co-operation.
Have bought many a beer for these folks...but unfortunately these types are few and far between.
Over...
PS: Seriph has clearly lost the plot, as the Brits would say.