PG, I agree. But I think that what Randy is saying is that because the internet disseminates info so quickly and widely, the programs may stop doing targeted promotions because their non-targeted members find out about them from info disseminated via the internet, and then demand those benefits for themselves, costing the programs millions. Even if they have the software set up not to except "registration" from those that were not "invited," the public will find out via Boards such as this and call and want the targeted benefits or be disappointed.

So I think the question is "Will the programs stop doing targeted promotions because they can't keep the offers confidential?" I don't think it is being suggested that any of this info be stopped or censored. At least that's how I read it.

[This message has been edited by PremEx (edited 12-06-1999).]