The issue of the current generation's reluctance to accept both the wisdom and advice of the 'older' generation was highlighted to me during our bushfire season. There is a whole new mob of firefighters all too willing to dispute the orders given, as they Google on their smartphones and tell the Brigade Lieutenants "you shouldn't be doing it that way".
Shortly followed by an attitude adjustment, but not always what is wanted on the fireline.
We have our characters here on RH who know just how far to go when being contentious, but also having the grace to do so with humour. Then again there are a number who lately have just become a PITA and (probably) deserve the responses that they get. Should that be moderated out, or left to be seen by all who come here? Heliport pointed out that this has always been a low profile forum for moderating, and long may it continue to be so.
Let's face it, PPRuNe is not and never has been a democracy: we all sign on with an understanding of the rules and the umpire's decision being final. There seems to have been an unnecessary arguing against this of late, showing a lack of grace by those who choose not to accept the RoE.