Does it really matter what exactly happened?

There was "hostility" both before he came and also after he left, sadly!

"...The thing that would give me the greatest joy would be to see FlyerTalk emotionally grow to a place where we can all rise above our differences and live together in harmony and peace..."

Amen!


And in a very welcome surprise that truly cheered me immensely, the vaunted james too has posted for the first time, in such a very long time! Far too long!

There are others too, who for whatever reason went "missing" and have not currently been posting. Some of these folks, I did not necessarily agree with, and some may have hassled or even tormented me [which of course Oz never did], but they too are ALL missed. For, IMHO, it is the varied INDEPENDENT thoughts/opinions, positively and respectfully expressed, that consistently gives FT the great "presence" that it has, and from which we may each draw strength and benefit immensely, both particularly in the realm of "miles and points" and generally in "life" as well!

Let's argue respectfully, if that's absolutely necessary, but let's please "talk travel" rather than post about posts and posters! Discussion(s) of miles and points and frequent travel is what FT is really all about - as we know!

Recall as a wise individual once said long ago, "the more things change, the more they remain the same!"

Some are missed more than others, of course, but inasmuch as I'm concerned, let 'em ALL return!

FT is so much more than any one person. It is a tremendous cast of remarkably diverse "characters!" And that is why FT is so much greater than the sum of all it's various parts!