In defense of MF here it sounds like their BA training style has been very "by the book" and so it's hardly a surprise that they're going to operate in an attempt to strictly incorporate only things which are written down. If that is the case an appeal to common sense or an attack on their IQ is a bit uncalled for.

I was very critical of the first MF crews that I had as I didn't think that BA had provided adequate training, but now most have experience I'm very happy to have them look after me.