Originally Posted by
Landing Gear
So why are we changing a good thing? We've heard from a lot of you on ways we can make the program better. As a result, the new program will be free. While it will not provide the 10% discount, it will offer benefits such as free flavored syrups or brewed coffee refills that many of you have asked for. Best of all, the new program will recognize and reward you for every visit with the ability to earn free, drinks. That's right - free drinks for something you are doing anyway - visiting Starbucks! To find out more visit
starbucks.com/rewards.
Yeah, this stinks for me.

The freebies are only good for coffee drinkers and that's not me. The 10% off was a much better value for my purchases.