Boing-I agree with most of what you say.Unfortunately we do have a certain section our pilot community who are over reliant on automation.These people,for whatever reason,have become button pushers (eg Static).Many,however,know that one day they could be found out and wish to develop their skills.The suggestion of alt sel only mode was emphasised as an initial step along their road to recovery.We are where we are with this group;let them develop their skills safely.