Well, it's dreadful really isn't it.
What Now - that was a good balanced post , you don't deserve any heat for it. As per AF, I can't see any trained pilots making those mistakes - ie mis- diagnosing a stall.....
When I did my original 757 TR with squadron 2000, I was partnered with a ex-Nimrod guy. I was self improver, bizjets etc... The instructor said that we both brought different skills to the table, and thus complemented each other. I think this was probably right. It takes all sorts.
Sadly alot of pilots I talk to are looking to leave aviation, as they really can't see any future in it anymore.