Slightly surprised that 'character' has to equal unthinking lunatic in many peoples minds. Not for me. Also possible to display spirit and character whilst remaining safer than many who regard themselves as cool and professional.
What a suspicious mind you have Philip W. Had I been seeking material for PILOT I would have been open about the intent. No point in pretending I could do it by hiding. Not beyond other mags from reading the same material on the site anyway so a bit pointless as a competitive thing.
Sadly the answer is simple - I enjoy contributing to this sort of debate and don't regard myself as any different just because I have a link to PILOT magazine (albeit a corporate link rather than one of editorial and operational influence. As requested you have been told...
I don't suppose you were looking around the Forum for ideas for FLYER or the AOPA magazine by any chance?