Originally Posted by ChaseTheMiles

You posted a question/scenario and sought advice, and many of us gave you suggestions. There was never any question that you should inform the hotel management about the error. However, you then proceeded to pontificate and compare miles-seeking activities to stealing. Unless you can name specific person and activities, please refrain from making your assumptions about miles enthusiasts. Sure, I don't approve some activities, but I also think the companies that repeatedly issue bonus codes without strict limits are also willingly encouraging sign-ups.