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The motion to establish a Premium Fare Deals subforum under the Mileage Run Deals forum was passed 23 October 2014. The new forum can be visited here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals-740/
Extract from the "Motion Passed: Creation of a Premium Fare Deals subforum" thread:
Motion Passed: Creation of a Premium Fare Deals subforum
Moved by kokonutz and seconded by jason8612:
"The TalkBoard recommends to the Community Director the creation of a subforum called 'Premium Fare Deals' in the Mileage Run Deals forum."
Forum description:
"Discuss specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy, business and first class cabins. Once any fare expires, the title should be changed to note '[fare expired]'."
(lower right wiki corner)The motion to establish a Premium Fare Deals subforum under the Mileage Run Deals forum was passed 23 October 2014. The new forum can be visited here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals-740/
Extract from the "Motion Passed: Creation of a Premium Fare Deals subforum" thread:
Motion Passed: Creation of a Premium Fare Deals subforum
Moved by kokonutz and seconded by jason8612:
"The TalkBoard recommends to the Community Director the creation of a subforum called 'Premium Fare Deals' in the Mileage Run Deals forum."
Forum description:
"Discuss specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy, business and first class cabins. Once any fare expires, the title should be changed to note '[fare expired]'."
Should Premium Fare deals get its own forum?
Oct 17, 2014, 5:33 am
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How's this:
The TalkBoard recommends that a subforum of Mileage Run Deals be created called 'Premium Fare Deals' for the posting of threads about specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy cabins, business and first class and that once that fare expires the title be changed to note "[fare expired]."
The TalkBoard recommends that a subforum of Mileage Run Deals be created called 'Premium Fare Deals' for the posting of threads about specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy cabins, business and first class and that once that fare expires the title be changed to note "[fare expired]."
Oct 17, 2014, 11:52 am
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How's this:
The TalkBoard recommends that a subforum of Mileage Run Deals be created called 'Premium Fare Deals' for the posting of threads about specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy cabins, business and first class and that once that fare expires the title be changed to note "[fare expired]."
The TalkBoard recommends that a subforum of Mileage Run Deals be created called 'Premium Fare Deals' for the posting of threads about specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy cabins, business and first class and that once that fare expires the title be changed to note "[fare expired]."
Oct 17, 2014, 12:45 pm
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The TalkBoard recommends that a subforum of Mileage Run Deals be created called 'Premium Fare Deals' for the posting of threads about specific premium fare code 'good deals' including fare deals that book into premium economy cabins, business and first class and that once that fare expires the title be changed to note "[fare expired]."
Oct 23, 2014, 7:10 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 7:49 am
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When will we see the subforum?
Oct 23, 2014, 8:13 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 9:04 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 11:09 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 2:12 pm
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Yay! ^
Oct 25, 2014, 12:50 am
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By my count: 24 total posts in this thread were made by TB member kokonutz, out of 99 total posts in this thread.
Only one (out of 4 total, rcs85551/jpdx/BiziBB/tcook052) forum Moderators (of the forum being discussed) contributed to this current thread. I feel a total disregard to past discussions (there are a number linked/mentioned in this thread) of this topic has occurred. No announcement in the existing thread was given. The existing Mods opinions/ideas/suggestions have been completely ignored. Not one TB member disagreed with the creation of a new forum.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...l#post23721617
I am personally disappointed with the FT board.
Of course I will move on....but wanted to voice my opinions in this thread.
I again thank tcook052 for his efforts in this discussion. He is an asset to FT and has a very good understanding of the airfares discussed on this board.
I really feel this new forum creation was pushed upon the general members. Past discussion was much more balanced and/or fair.
Only one (out of 4 total, rcs85551/jpdx/BiziBB/tcook052) forum Moderators (of the forum being discussed) contributed to this current thread. I feel a total disregard to past discussions (there are a number linked/mentioned in this thread) of this topic has occurred. No announcement in the existing thread was given. The existing Mods opinions/ideas/suggestions have been completely ignored. Not one TB member disagreed with the creation of a new forum.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...l#post23721617
I am personally disappointed with the FT board.
Of course I will move on....but wanted to voice my opinions in this thread.
I again thank tcook052 for his efforts in this discussion. He is an asset to FT and has a very good understanding of the airfares discussed on this board.
I really feel this new forum creation was pushed upon the general members. Past discussion was much more balanced and/or fair.
Last edited by CokeandTaco; Oct 25, 2014 at 1:21 am Reason: add link and information
Oct 25, 2014, 9:35 am
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Yet there are FTers who do participate in Premium Deals who do like the new forum.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...thank-you.html
From what I can tell, those that are against it are concerned that by having the threads detailed vs. hidden in the mega-thread that the deals will be found out sooner & killed However, some refute it by saying most aren't mistake fares & the new format is easier.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23732686-post3347.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23732754-post3350.html
Cheers.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...thank-you.html
From what I can tell, those that are against it are concerned that by having the threads detailed vs. hidden in the mega-thread that the deals will be found out sooner & killed However, some refute it by saying most aren't mistake fares & the new format is easier.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23732686-post3347.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23732754-post3350.html
Cheers.
Oct 25, 2014, 10:23 am
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By my count: 24 total posts in this thread were made by TB member kokonutz, out of 99 total posts in this thread.
Only one (out of 4 total, rcs85551/jpdx/BiziBB/tcook052) forum Moderators (of the forum being discussed) contributed to this current thread. I feel a total disregard to past discussions (there are a number linked/mentioned in this thread) of this topic has occurred. No announcement in the existing thread was given. The existing Mods opinions/ideas/suggestions have been completely ignored. Not one TB member disagreed with the creation of a new forum.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...l#post23721617
I am personally disappointed with the FT board.
Of course I will move on....but wanted to voice my opinions in this thread.
I again thank tcook052 for his efforts in this discussion. He is an asset to FT and has a very good understanding of the airfares discussed on this board.
I really feel this new forum creation was pushed upon the general members. Past discussion was much more balanced and/or fair.
Only one (out of 4 total, rcs85551/jpdx/BiziBB/tcook052) forum Moderators (of the forum being discussed) contributed to this current thread. I feel a total disregard to past discussions (there are a number linked/mentioned in this thread) of this topic has occurred. No announcement in the existing thread was given. The existing Mods opinions/ideas/suggestions have been completely ignored. Not one TB member disagreed with the creation of a new forum.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...l#post23721617
I am personally disappointed with the FT board.
Of course I will move on....but wanted to voice my opinions in this thread.
I again thank tcook052 for his efforts in this discussion. He is an asset to FT and has a very good understanding of the airfares discussed on this board.
I really feel this new forum creation was pushed upon the general members. Past discussion was much more balanced and/or fair.
(2) "Balanced and/or fair" discussion just because it appears lopsided, doesn't mean it isn't balanced and/or fair. For example, if there's a topic that 99% of global scientists support, and 1% thinks it is hooey, and the "fair and balanced" debate on TV consists of 1 scientist from each side, it is NOT a "balanced and/or fair" debate.
Oct 25, 2014, 10:33 am
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I believe I said several times my comments were my own as a member, not a moderator. I've been on the MR forum(s) since signing on, far longer than being a moderator.
Last edited by tcook052; Oct 25, 2014 at 10:43 am
Oct 25, 2014, 10:48 am
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I was making comment re: moderators not commenting shouldn't reflect on moderators, generally. Your comments are worth their weight in loonies.
Oct 25, 2014, 11:30 am
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By my count: 24 total posts in this thread were made by TB member kokonutz, out of 99 total posts in this thread.
Only one (out of 4 total, rcs85551/jpdx/BiziBB/tcook052) forum Moderators (of the forum being discussed) contributed to this current thread. I feel a total disregard to past discussions (there are a number linked/mentioned in this thread) of this topic has occurred. No announcement in the existing thread was given. The existing Mods opinions/ideas/suggestions have been completely ignored. Not one TB member disagreed with the creation of a new forum.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...l#post23721617
I am personally disappointed with the FT board.
Of course I will move on....but wanted to voice my opinions in this thread.
I again thank tcook052 for his efforts in this discussion. He is an asset to FT and has a very good understanding of the airfares discussed on this board.
I really feel this new forum creation was pushed upon the general members. Past discussion was much more balanced and/or fair.
Only one (out of 4 total, rcs85551/jpdx/BiziBB/tcook052) forum Moderators (of the forum being discussed) contributed to this current thread. I feel a total disregard to past discussions (there are a number linked/mentioned in this thread) of this topic has occurred. No announcement in the existing thread was given. The existing Mods opinions/ideas/suggestions have been completely ignored. Not one TB member disagreed with the creation of a new forum.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...l#post23721617
I am personally disappointed with the FT board.
Of course I will move on....but wanted to voice my opinions in this thread.
I again thank tcook052 for his efforts in this discussion. He is an asset to FT and has a very good understanding of the airfares discussed on this board.
I really feel this new forum creation was pushed upon the general members. Past discussion was much more balanced and/or fair.
I have heard two concerns about the new subforum:
1) People will see mistake fares too easily and they will get used and shut down.
The Subforum was not created for mistake fares. It was created for legitimately offered good deals. The new airline paradigm is fewer elites upgrading and more discounted premium fares. The new subforum responds to this new paradigm by helping Flyertalkers identify those discounted premium fares.
And in any case, bloggers regularly post (and therefore kill) mistake fares anyway. Having them posted in this new forum will not kill them any faster.
2) People want immediate notification by email when a new post is made regarding premium fares.
Subscribe to the subforum's RSS feed for immediate notification of new fares: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/exter...2&forumids=740
As for moderator input, imho, it is always welcome and often very helpful. But moderators can sometimes be trapped in their own paradigm so it's also good consider the input of posters who have a broader perspective. We're all flyertalkers first and foremost and while imho the Talkboard process is not a perfect marketplace of ideas, it's better than some boards that are run like an administrator/moderator dictatorship. YMMV.
