I completely agree that the information isn't "protected" or anything like that, but instead of posting it on an open blog (or forum), it's just in the best interest of the group to give it out privately, not just post it for the whole world to see w/o having to do any research or contribute anything.

It's just annoying that there are always people coming here asking "how do I get free stuff?" w/o ever spending more than 10 min researching or contributing. By posting it on a public blog is just giving them easier access to information that they didn't spend any time/effort on.

I'm glad it's been taken down and that's fine if mrpickels wants to talk about it at the DO. That's a few hundred people who are specifically interested in the miles or points game, not posting it for millions to see who will just abuse it and ruin it for everybody.