Originally Posted by
jademann
I recall in the past being asked if I would accept $200 per passenger to take a 2 hour later flight.
Welcome to FT.
Stop bringing up this point, it is a red herring. You are comparing a delayed flight to a VDB (Voluntary Denied Boarding), unfortunately they are apples and oranges.
You had some pretty bad luck and I wish you luck in getting the compensation that would make you whole.