I have quoted above my sentiment exactly.

As I stated on page 1 of this thread, I have been silently avoiding the MAX since lionair. Nobody would have even known that, in fact my partner for whom I book all out trips didn’t know it, except that OP asked so I gave my answer. This incident just confirms what I was already doing.

To me, it’s precisely because I feel well informed that I am avoiding it. A 767 crashed here in Houston last month and I’m not avoiding the 767 for the same reason. Everyone can do what they want but the preachiness on this thread is ridiculous.

I still maintain the most shocking thing I saw was the UA phone agent’s commentary referenced earlier.