Boarding Area's Fall
#436
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,423
I just went over to see what was being said about the UA DOT ruling and took a look at the list of bloggers. It keeps growing. It's now at 59. I think it's out of control and whomever is supposed to check them (I guess someone may have that job) is missing the fact that Miles Professor hasn't posted since Dec. 4. I wonder what the parameters are as to how often a new post has to go up.
I think this is part of the fail as there are just too many blogs there.
I think this is part of the fail as there are just too many blogs there.
#437
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Programs: AA EXP (1M+), HH Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 384
#438
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,749
Despite the criticism I often fire, I recognize that one of the hardest things about blogging is just doing it. Ignoring the quality of the research or the analysis for a moment, I can see how time consuming it is. For some, either their interest or their time may be limited, especially since the business model for P&M sites seems to require several daily posts. I'm not saying the interest or time requirements excuse some of the sloppy stuff that's posted, but I think it is something to keep in mind.
#439
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
"Earn Miles for Nepal Earthquake Donations"
I cannot put my palm through my face any further.
Not to mention the post starts with this:
I cannot put my palm through my face any further.
Not to mention the post starts with this:
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#440
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: check swarm
Programs: DL DM & 2MM, SPG/Bonvoid LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, $tarbucks Titanium
Posts: 14,401
"Earn Miles for Nepal Earthquake Donations"
I cannot put my palm through my face any further.
Not to mention the post starts with this:
I cannot put my palm through my face any further.
Not to mention the post starts with this:
#442
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
#443
Formerly known as iahsumr
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 520
If an airline wants to encourage their customers to donate to the earthquake relief by partnering with charities and sweetening the pot with miles I think that's great and I'm happy to spread the word.
It would be idyllic to live in a world where everyone takes the time to open their wallets for every need that is out there without reminders or incentives, but it doesn't work that way.
If 250-1,000 airline miles encourages some folks to action in supporting what must be a huge need, then great. If my post helps that offer reach more people, that's outstanding. If a few folks don't like me writing about it, or don't like a headline about earning miles by donating to earthquake relief, then I'm okay with that.
If the worst thing a blogger has written about is a post encouraging donations to those in need then we have a pretty solid community indeed.
#444
If 250-1,000 airline miles encourages some folks to action in supporting what must be a huge need, then great. If my post helps that offer reach more people, that's outstanding. If a few folks don't like me writing about it, or don't like a headline about earning miles by donating to earthquake relief, then I'm okay with that.
If the worst thing a blogger has written about is a post encouraging donations to those in need then we have a pretty solid community indeed.
If the worst thing a blogger has written about is a post encouraging donations to those in need then we have a pretty solid community indeed.
#445
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
#446
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,737
"Earn Miles for Nepal Earthquake Donations"
I cannot put my palm through my face any further.
Not to mention the post starts with this:
I cannot put my palm through my face any further.
Not to mention the post starts with this:
I agree with you. You aren't getting a huge sum of miles for donating. It's not a deal people are going to "work" or "milk". I'm not sure why people are taking issue with this.
#447
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
Really the most tasteless and tacky? She didn't ask for people to donate $25,000 so that she could fly "for the readers". In the past 5 years I've seen several bloggers post about similar promotions on similar things and there has never been much if any backlash.
I agree with you. You aren't getting a huge sum of miles for donating. It's not a deal people are going to "work" or "milk". I'm not sure why people are taking issue with this.
I agree with you. You aren't getting a huge sum of miles for donating. It's not a deal people are going to "work" or "milk". I'm not sure why people are taking issue with this.
UA's current front-page banner states:
Donate to support earthquake relief efforts in Nepal
Earn miles while helping those in need
Earn miles while helping those in need
#448
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
There's an awful lot of stuff that I don't click on and, normally, I'd never say anything.
This morning I'll make an exception. Points & Pixie Dust's post today is headlined "Would you . . . dufl?"
I have no idea what this is about -- as I said, there's a lot I don't click on -- and I'm not even sure what language this is in. I speak a few languages and at least recognize a few others, but this one has me stumped. For sure it's not English.
Or is this supposed to be clever?
This morning I'll make an exception. Points & Pixie Dust's post today is headlined "Would you . . . dufl?"
I have no idea what this is about -- as I said, there's a lot I don't click on -- and I'm not even sure what language this is in. I speak a few languages and at least recognize a few others, but this one has me stumped. For sure it's not English.
Or is this supposed to be clever?
#449
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
There's an awful lot of stuff that I don't click on and, normally, I'd never say anything.
This morning I'll make an exception. Points & Pixie Dust's post today is headlined "Would you . . . dufl?"
I have no idea what this is about -- as I said, there's a lot I don't click on -- and I'm not even sure what language this is in. I speak a few languages and at least recognize a few others, but this one has me stumped. For sure it's not English.
Or is this supposed to be clever?
This morning I'll make an exception. Points & Pixie Dust's post today is headlined "Would you . . . dufl?"
I have no idea what this is about -- as I said, there's a lot I don't click on -- and I'm not even sure what language this is in. I speak a few languages and at least recognize a few others, but this one has me stumped. For sure it's not English.
Or is this supposed to be clever?
#450
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,659
In the most recent example of shamelessly sh!*$y Gary is,
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....m-first-class/
Then proceeds to explain that the family politely asked to purchase a first class meal.
gAAry leff - fighting PR battles against people with Autism for the sake of CC affiliate income since 2015
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....m-first-class/
Then proceeds to explain that the family politely asked to purchase a first class meal.
gAAry leff - fighting PR battles against people with Autism for the sake of CC affiliate income since 2015