True, and they did actually alter one program fundamental (dumping the "Anytime" awards) in our favor. But still...when it was announced, a lot of people swore off Marriott. Whether a bluff or not, I don't know...

The sad part about this one is that I've been mostly complementary of HHonors in recent years for what I consider a high quality of treatment for HH Gold status. (I'm still, for the most part, pleased with my HHonors stays.) I'm hopeful that there will be some category correction in our favor in December. This move is so mindblowingly bad otherwise, it just seems like they have to throw us a bone.