Sandy Palms,
Did you even take in the context of what I said? By all means ask. I want to lower your costs and the carbon footprint. I also want you moved along as fast as possible. It's the expectation that some have and the attitude with which it is transmitted.
but being rude about it is just plain rude
absolutely agree.
For the record, our rules suggest that aircraft should fly as per planned unless for separation. Cost efficiencies are a very low priority for our rule makers. We do go out of our way to facilitate most requests.