Originally Posted by
the_idiotb_stardson
Let us say an airline pilot, had an exemplary record for 8 or 9 years and during that time took all the plaudits, winning pilot of the year on numerous occasions.
But then there follows a period when his abilities have started to decline, amid reports of erratic behaviour, puzzling decisions and a sharp increase in bumpy landings.
Would you stick by him because he did well in previous years?
More importantly would you buy a ticket to get on a plane he was flying?