Nishko
Although you raise some valid points, I don’t agree with your stance about maintaining a positive and united public image on this site.
Although accessible by the general public, PPRuNe is supposedly for pilots and aspiring pilots and should be used as a vehicle for open and honest debate on the state of the aviation industry as people see it. I for one do not feel that valid thoughts should be silenced in case a journalist or Joe Public reads it.
If a bit of honesty makes someone think before investing a sizeable sum, then the Wannabes forum has done its job. Which is the greater evil? - A journo finding a quote from an ex flying instructor or a 20 year old fella getting a £15k or a £60k loan with little chance of suitable employment for perhaps 2 years.
A positive mental attitude is one thing, self-delusion is another. Experience says that there will be an upturn but lets not delude ourselves that it’s not all a bit crappy at the moment.
WWW keep it up.
Best regards