I'll add one more bit..

I find the CRJ to be a safe aircraft, but severely lacking in comfort unless on a CR7 or CR9 with a FC cabin (with BIS up-front ).

I'm forced to fly on the CRJ on a regular basis and have gotten used to the bird. Ironically, when they first came out I was excited to be flying on them as a new type -- not so much anymore.

Would happily jump on a CRJ this week (1 hr or shorter, please) -- but this week I'm flying mainline only for once, combo of MD-88's and 757-200s.