Capt Kremmen
fisbangwallop
Maybe you're not 'sitting on your arses, twiddling your thumbs', as you so elegantly put it but, what your reply is doing, is being condescending and dismissive towards anyone who is non commercial and therefore not contributing to NATS coffers !
You are an outstanding reason why many 'bimblers' don't like talking to ATC.
I take exception to your remarks......I think you will find that all that know me on this forum or in real life realise how much time and effort( mostly in my own spare time) to helping the GA community especially up here in Scotland.
I spend a fair amount of my time visiting flying clubs and indeed inviting clubs to visit my unit so that they can get a better understanding and perspective on the work that we do.
I must admit at times I get a wee bit agitated when I read some posts when some GA pilots don't seem to grasp the full picture of what ATC is about and the reasons we are here!!