Originally Posted by
layble
If they didn't fly (although I'm not sure how they get the 2x miles without flying) why are you so worried that they will fly after getting DM and compete for you on the UG list?
I think this argument falls down when there are repeated 2X offers for extended periods of time. You end up with someone who is legitimately a gold level flyer (which is a fair amount of travel) getting DM status. Now the not-so-infrequent traveler is competing fairly frequently with the VFF.