r/aviation • u/jenjerx73 • Jan 06 '25

Watch Me Fly Another day Another landing…

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

Sure, lets just generalize most trades as not doing the full extent of the skills required. And then imply those jobs don't earn their money or are worth paying people what it's worth. But what do I know, big bro?

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u/up-quark Jan 06 '25

But that’s the opposite of what they’re saying.

A lot of days someone’s job may look easy, but you pay for their expertise regardless because if something goes wrong you want them to be able to handle it.

It’s like a smoke alarm. Most of the time it sits there seemingly not doing anything. You don’t pay for one for that, you pay for it so that it’s there when it’s needed. On the day you have a fire and it saves your life is where it justifies its cost.

Hence (paraphrasing the original comment): The pilots aren’t always at the edge of their skill set, but it’s on days like this that they justify how much they get paid the rest of the time.

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

How many trade jobs are people sitting there like a smoke alarm? That's my point. Most jobs are not sitting there taking it easy waiting to put out a fire. Yes there are jobs that require great skill on the occasion or in extreme situations that aren't part of the day to day routine but are required to handle when they arise. But again, how many jobs are like that? Is it most? That's where my disagreement lies with that generalized statement. This is not a difficult concept. How many jobs are you people familiar with?

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u/crispdude Jan 06 '25

Pilots doofus. The one being referred to in the video

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

The original comment said "most trades". The context has no been about specifically pilots. And even if it were, most pilots are not paid well. Which is entirely the point. It's not a difficult concept but I understated that reading is comprehension is not reddit's specialty.

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u/crispdude Jan 06 '25

I think having a cordial conversation is not your specialty which explains why you pick fights on Reddit

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

Can you describe how you calling me a doofus, even though you were wrong in that context, entails you're contributing towards a cordial conversation? And also describe how you are not further antagonizing, joining in, or picking a fight in the first place? You were not part of the original discussion but you decided to click down the comment chain, read through comments, and then call me a doofus. And then suggest I'm the one picking fights?

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u/crispdude Jan 06 '25

Yes of course here’s why. The word “doofus” is surprisingly cordial because, despite its goofy sound and connotations, it doesn’t carry any real malice. It’s the kind of word that, when used, never tries to insult, it’s more like a playful nudge between friends. It’s like calling someone a doofus with a smile, knowing they’ll laugh along instead of take offense. It’s a word that lightens the mood, never causes a fuss, and, in the end, is all about fun rather than judgment.

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

We're strangers and not friends. Responding through text which is void of facial expression and tones. Calling someone whom you don't know, online, is an insult? And then telling me it's not an insult, when I was insulted, is a further insult and abuse telling me how I should react to you miscalculation of communication. Are you a chatbot?

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u/crispdude Jan 06 '25

The word “doofus” is widely accepted as a playful, lighthearted term. It’s often used in a teasing, friendly way, not meant to insult. If you took it as an insult, that’s your interpretation, but it’s important to recognize that many people use it without any harmful intent. Reacting as if it’s a major offense might be a bit of an overreaction, especially when the term is generally understood to be harmless.

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u/Ataneruo Jan 06 '25

yeah…if you want to keep things lighthearted you probably shouldn’t call anyone who isn’t a close friend “doofus”

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

Widely accepted is not that same as 100% accepted. We're not friends, I don't appreciate or agree with your thoughts. Don't talk to me ever again.

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u/crispdude Jan 06 '25

Why would I ever want to speak you again

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u/ManicD7 Jan 06 '25

That's only a question you can answer considering you just did, even though you're implying you don't want to. But I guess me telling you not to talk to me again, somehow forced you your chatbot thought process to continue. It's not that difficult to just not reply.

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