This really is a surprising thread.
Anyone who decides to get voluntarily airborne should surely take more than passing interest in those other bits of metal, fabric, wood or fancy composites buzzing around with you?!?
Surely we have all been in situations in or around approaches/circuits where who/what you're following is critical?!
ATC are really trying to help.
Maybe an aircraft recognition module would be useful as part of the FCL ground exams?!?