The biggest problem with award programs is the low level it takes to qualify. These entry level fliers--20k or so--spend so much time whining and acting like they own the airline, it is boring.
As a 200,000+ mile per year flier, I get tired of being pushed around by these minimal level fliers, who whine and complain about food, lack of upgrades, etc.
Concentrate on safety, getting where you want to get usually with your luggage, and please quit whining about the extraneous stuff...it gets old.