I couldn't disagree more strongly that picking up open time with people on the street is a "little thing".Times are tough, I dont agree with making situations worse, and doing that, but more people in this world care about themselves than anyone else, its never going to change...i agree all the little things will help in the long run.
Maybe it's just short-sightedness from people who've probably never been furloughed themselves, but anyone who has dealt with a furlough should know, and educate others, on how detrimental this kind of behavior can be. Enabling the company to keep needed pilots on the street simply to satisfy one's greed is despicable. The bottom line is simple: If no one picked up open time, fewer pilots would be furloughed. For those picking up open time, don't pretend your actions don't make a difference.