Smudger and OzSync,
You are both so right. I flew for many years as a line pilot, training captain and flight manager. Much of our time was spent pouring over other people's accidents to see what we could learn and then to adapt our procedures and training routines as appropriate.
I note that many posters on Prune have considerable expertise, not only as pilots but also as trainers, accident investigators, engineers and software designers, etc. Their analyses are helpful and constructive. They illuminate many little known aspects of our profession and are to be welcomed.
But there are others who either know little about real aviation or who jump to inappropriate conclusions and comments. Please don't! Please take care not to besmirch the reputations of fellow aviators who are in no position to defend themselves. And please spare a thought for their relatives, friends and colleagues before rushing to judgement.