Blade
Jumpseat allocation threads occur on pprune with monotonous regularity and follow a predictable pattern. I dont normally get involved because BusyB is quite correct in that such a debate in public puts us all in a bad light. That said, there was something in your originating post that I (and I suspect any non-pilot) found most objectionable.
I do consider my work colleagues when allocating jumpseats, the difference between you and me appears to be that you consider your work colleagues to be only a select few, where I have a broader and more inclusive view. Like many, I have experienced the "unhelpful" nature of many of our groundstaff, but I am cautious not to tar them all with the same brush. If that makes me "irrational" or "angry" in your eyes, I shall not be losing any sleep.
How ironic that we are discussing this at Xmas, goodwill to all men....well....only tech crew... The rest can get stuffed.....