My intention is not to insult you because I disagree that this is something 'everyone knows'... many traditional SSB/CW ops do not know how to properly adjust things like setting the ALC especially with regards to FT8, as I encounter over driving stations
constantly. And my understanding is you want NO deflection with digital, so it's set slightly lower than SSB. (And I set it in the computer software, not the radio, so as not to change my voice settings). Bottom line, I consider proper station configuration as part of the required skill.
That aside, there is still the comparison of TX placement in a pileup... same as with CW. You failed to address that. I can't imagine you need CY0S anywhere (I only needed one band) but the guys trying to work it right now are having a lot of difficulty until they figure out where the DX software is actually 'listening' and adjust.
Not trying to start an argument, just trying to make the point that while so many come down on the new digital modes, their arguments as to 'why' fall flat. My contention is either they are just biased and using 'confirmation bias' to make their points or they simply do not understand the nuances involved in digital. Kudos if you do, and if you don't and don't care, then I will leave you to it. But I'm an op of 45+ years and proficient at CW... I don't understand the hatred and vitriol towards the digital modes. (In general, not directing that necessarily at anyone here.)
With that, I'll shut up now.

If FT8 is so easy why do I constantly see guys calling the DX on the same period as they DX, and they are mostly NA stations,
Okay, this was posted while I was typing... my theory is that they are blind calling based on a cluster/spotter post. Not a good idea anywhere, but especially bad on FT8.
