Why has this accident caused so much and vivid discussion on Pprune?
Because the probable cause is so damning. The probable cause, being over reliance on automation because of lack of basic flying skills, is an insult to thousands of professional aviators all around the globe. The NTSB will have to come up with a final report which highlights this and at the same time remains "politically correct" at all times.
Re the FLCH trap and THR HOLD mode that's in the 777. Surely Boeing can assume that the pilots that fly their airplanes, can actually fly airplanes! Come on. What has happened? We have to wake up pronto. The NTSB will have to come up with some landmark report about this.
The Before Asiana Era has just ended.
Welcome to the After Asiana Era.