Beagle, thank you for a considered reply which has partly restored my faith in the Ascoteers.
Spec aircrew/Reichmann, think you should read the pprune home page, where it quite catagorically states " Air traffic controllers, engineers, cabin crew, operations, crewing and rostering staff ARE ALSO WELCOME, as well as ANYBODY else with a connection or interest in professional aviation "
I actually enjoy reading stereotypes like you ranting and raving against anybody and everything, it makes the forum very colourful.
p.s. don't always believe the profile ?