OK everyone, when I first saw this thread, I responded with a smart aleck remark regarding how to handle an aggressive bird. I was making light of an obviously frustrating incident. Personally I didn't think it was all that bad but apparently several people did. That is fine, we don't all have to agree all of the time. I also don't mind the fact that it was removed. The moderator has a job to do and he did it; I absolutely respect that. I know it is nothing personal. I am the last one who wants to overstep any of the posting rules here on RCU or make anyone feel uncomfortable in participating.

I do wish however it had been brought up to me first by anyone who was concerned in an objective manner, maybe in a post or PM politely expressing any concerns. Chances are I would have understood immediately and edited the post in question even if I didn't 100% agree. You'd be surprised how well things can go if you take a moment to breathe, not panic and have reasonable, open communication with someone before jumping to any conclusions or turning them in for something they may have had no idea they even did. Especially when you do not know anything about that person or what their intent was when posting something.

I also have some strong opinions on the political correctness stuff and I would love to express them but this is not the place. The last thing I want to see is a discussion dragged off into some other direction regardless of which side of it I happen to be on.

The original post is a legitimate and interesting question. I think it is best to focus on that question and the hobby in general that we all do share and agree on.

So with that said let's stick to birds attacking aircraft and how to deal with it.