Nonsense.
Having gotten over the last 5 or so years I bet over 30k AA miles, about 15k in various other airlines, 40-50k HH points. Two $25 Macys Gift cards and I currently have $95 in my account which I will redeem soon for either gift cards or Hiliton points... I just cant buy your argument.
What you relate regarding questions is nothing new it happens to all of us, but you obviously expect too much (for too little) or more to the point think you wont have to work at it at all.
mike