i *was* being tongue-in-cheek. actually, if there were a conspiracy, hampton wouldn't be the property keeping me a semi-satisfied Hilton customer.

or are they...*eerie music*

it's amex, they won't do anything until the statement closes, though i did ask for more info and i'm sure in a few days they'll tell me something.

it's just annoying. i doubt any actual conspiracies.