Originally Posted by
brucebowe
Was I over-reacting
Yes, I think over-reacting is just that.
Vibrating personal hygiene related implements -- battery-powered vibrating shavers, hair clippers, tooth-cleaning devices -- are no big deal.
Communication devices with a steady vibration -- some do exist -- are no big deal.
Vibrating toys -- not just the sexual sort

-- are no big deal.
While the TSA is a big flop in so many ways, I don't see any good reason to get routinely worried about the above just because it is in a bag of a passenger.
UA over-reacted too if they actually give you 9k miles for over-reacting.
Airlines rewarding over-reactions isn't a good thing.