Motion Passed: Change Coupon Connection Access Requirements
Jul 6, 2011, 7:51 pm
#241
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There are lots of warnings about this in this thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/techn...onnection.html
but it seems that many folks in that thread didn't believe them.
The mods are VERY good about spotting rapid-fire "runs."
Jul 7, 2011, 6:16 am
#242
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Too bad the mask doesn't also happen with Omni. We have several posters who had below 50 posts when the announcement was made with the new entry requirements, and magically, they managed to get to 180 by the time it took effect.
Jul 9, 2011, 11:46 am
#243
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As long as such posts were communicating thread-relevant content that was helpful to some other FTers or otherwise communicated relevant content which is not an obvious violation of FT TOS, that seems to suggest this move may have worked to make some FTers more active contributors to FT than they would otherwise have been. I'm not sure why that would necessarily be a bad development.
Nov 10, 2011, 9:47 pm
#244
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After being a member for over a year and now finally reaching 90 posts, i see you changed the bar to reach coupon connection. This was a bad idea for folks like me that only speak when we have something valuable to add to the conversation. Anyone can add useless posts. I can understand maybe raising the bar by requiring you be registered for a longer period of time. But 180 posts? Been working on my 90 posts for over a year and now find there is a new bar to reach. Bad move FT Board. 
Nov 10, 2011, 10:22 pm
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ETA: Just keep in mind any "useless" post run will only get someone farther away from CC entrance.
Last edited by lin821; Nov 10, 2011 at 10:27 pm Reason: ETA
Nov 11, 2011, 1:09 am
#246
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After being a member for over a year and now finally reaching 90 posts, i see you changed the bar to reach coupon connection. This was a bad idea for folks like me that only speak when we have something valuable to add to the conversation. Anyone can add useless posts. I can understand maybe raising the bar by requiring you be registered for a longer period of time. But 180 posts? Been working on my 90 posts for over a year and now find there is a new bar to reach. Bad move FT Board.
If you can make 73 posts within the last 30 days, I am sure the new 180-post bar won't be too big a problem for you to participate in any interesting discussion on FT.
ETA: Just keep in mind any "useless" post run will only get someone farther away from CC entrance.
ETA: Just keep in mind any "useless" post run will only get someone farther away from CC entrance.
Nov 11, 2011, 1:20 am
#247
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Just go and check the posting history from anyone's profile, then you'll see how, when & where someone makes posts. FTers' posting history is "public record." Said poster has been much more active during the last 30 days than the previous say 12 months.
Nov 11, 2011, 8:21 pm
#248
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I was out of the country and not able to access FT for a while.
Nov 11, 2011, 9:02 pm
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Nov 12, 2011, 10:18 am
#250
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JK of course!! 
Nov 13, 2011, 6:49 pm
#251
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This is one place where a lot of people seem to be less than inclusive and friendly. Personally, I'm not sure I care if people post 180 times -- I think that a membership length of 180 days probably eliminate the trolls in OMNI, for example.
Nov 13, 2011, 8:39 pm
#252
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Coupon Connection, where goods are traded and some serious $$$ equivalents change hands, is a whole different matter IMO. I'd be much more apt to report and/or stop a CC post-runner than I would one trying to gain access to the OMNI's in a similar manner.
Nov 13, 2011, 8:58 pm
#253
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That's my take too on the OMNI posting requirements which I supported as a TB member. We're just trying to take out the obvious trolls, Spammers and search engine bots. Not trying to necessarily limit anyone's access to the OMNI's if they are so excited about the opportunity that they'll throw in a few extra posts here and there.
Coupon Connection, where goods are traded and some serious $$$ equivalents change hands, is a whole different matter IMO. I'd be much more apt to report and/or stop a CC post-runner than I would one trying to gain access to the OMNI's in a similar manner.
Coupon Connection, where goods are traded and some serious $$$ equivalents change hands, is a whole different matter IMO. I'd be much more apt to report and/or stop a CC post-runner than I would one trying to gain access to the OMNI's in a similar manner.
Nov 21, 2011, 6:59 pm
#254
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What exactly is Coupon connection or Omni for the newbies?!
Nov 21, 2011, 7:17 pm
#255
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According to the forum descriptions, Coupon Connection is
The exchange forum for legally transferable coupons issued by various frequent traveler programs. This is N-O-T a forum for anything related to the buying, selling or barter of awards.
While OMNI & OMNI/PR are
OMNI is the place for vibrant dialogue on topics unrelated to miles, points, and travel. It is fascinating reading and provides quite a bit of humor and entertainment.
Politics and religion are two hot button topics that have earned a special place in the land of OMNI. While passionate debate is encouraged, civility is required.
The exchange forum for legally transferable coupons issued by various frequent traveler programs. This is N-O-T a forum for anything related to the buying, selling or barter of awards.
While OMNI & OMNI/PR are
OMNI is the place for vibrant dialogue on topics unrelated to miles, points, and travel. It is fascinating reading and provides quite a bit of humor and entertainment.
Politics and religion are two hot button topics that have earned a special place in the land of OMNI. While passionate debate is encouraged, civility is required.