It all depends on how your earn the tiers, of course.

There are many unfortunates who are Gold because their employer sends them hither and yon endlessly, in the pursuit of grubby commercial interest. I do not actually begrudge their status ... I feel they deserve some compensation for the awful lives they have to lead, despite the concomitant personal fiscal benefit.

Pity the poor pensioners
We scrimp and save to enjoy our holidays/vacations, scrabbling under seat cushions to acquire the funds needed for yet another holiday ... and yet forever denied that Gold status. We're not called "Silver Surfers" for no reason, you know!

mikey2124 lives on a different planet, and should not be included in the debate