Good call TvR.
I too have a problem with too much chat on the RT. But unfortunately, we live in a duty-of-care society and if ATC do not pass information that may lead to conflict, they leave themselves open to litigation, hence, chat on the radio will increase, not decrease.
We need a fundamental change to our H&S rules if we want to get back to the old system.
The way were're going, we'll be born with a bright yellow reflective jacket as part of our DNA, hard hat compulsary!
Sad..., I lknow, but true all the same.
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