Ingy, You have a good point on SD & FW being broader forums but some how you and the other travel bloggers, who I respect a lot, do get more attention on the travel stuff
That is why I don't have any hard/bad feelings about it. Most bloggers have been long time contributors to the travel community and weren't just searching for an extra buck or two. It was a natural progression and can be a lot of fun.
Darn - I just wish the FTD+Spa Finder still worked... That was a nice 2M+ Mile gig... My last order was a week or so before One Pass announced they would stop the double miles. There was still a working OnePass link for 25/$ even though it didn't show up on the One Pass page. I ordered two Baccarat Vases as the last hoorah for the double OnePass Miles.... That was ~$2.5k for over 130k miles... plus some very nice gifts people were amazed with. And I can't blame the one pass double miles ending on any blogger
Just the FTD Spa Finder Part so it shows things do change, bloggers or not.
With all due respect - I'm sure you know some nice nuggets you don't share so some of us are bummed out when ours get out too.
Originally Posted by
ingy
I agree with your concern about bloggers to some extent. But the numbers just don't warrant us not pointing out deals. The pageviews/viewers on flyertalk, fatwallet and slickdeals are considerably larger than any bloggers stats I know of.
And I think bloggers have a much more targeted, informed audience than the general public that hits FT, FW and SD who are more likely to blow the whistle on a good deal.
I see you are a long time member, 2004, that probably wants the good old days just like I do. I'm afraid congeniality and the spirit of helping one another without unneeded criticism is over and done with.