Rubbish, 2000fpm is quite ok for most people without any prior "special technique" some harmless ear popping might be experienced
It can't have been any different when you used to fly a lot, but I guess it reinforces the Skygod image old pilots seem to want to impress on others
How fast do you reckon a novice tandem skydive participant descends? and what special techniques do you imagine they are taught before dropping from 14k?
I am current in high performance un pressurised aircraft and did my first freefall jump from 14k, not a google 'expert' in case you were wondering