Is many fold, including to inform Flyertalk members about the FR process, which is shrouded in mystery based on this board's posts, and largely misunderstood. The process is different, I gather, for different customers.

I think it is a service to other FT members for them to know that if the bulk of their credit is on Amex, it can be severely reduced or eliminated and in a summary fashion, and apparently at least sometimes without rationale. I expect there are many on here who have the bulk of their credit on Amex, and if Amex did to them what it did to me, it could be problematic for them, particularly if at the wrong time.

Also, for those who view this board, including Costco management, I would like them to see the implications of an exclusive partnership with Amex, and ponder if that is best. Now of course I know full well my one little complaint won't make much difference, but I suspect there are many thousands out there with similar stories, if not hundreds of thousands or more. If Costco begins to hear a few hundred of those stories, maybe a little change can be effectuated.

I do find my Amex SPG one of my most valuable cards, so it is not impossible that I will continue to use that on occasion. Will I entirely boycott? Maybe, but I'm just trying to be complete with my explanation for what has happened. Will I ultimately 'move on?' Yes I will, but for now, alerting others to this absurdity while it is fresh in my mind seems appropriate. This has been up just a few minutes, and already looked at by 20 or so members; so, I take it that FT members are interested in this process and few might appreciate my detail.

As far as length, I find your post much too short. I write for those who are interested, not for those who aren't, as they presumably know how to stop reading any time they like and can make that decision for themselves, thank you very much. But thanks for sharing your editorial insight!