As the originator of this thread I feel that I approached Randy with respect.

Since I have been a member of FT, I have gleaned wonders of information from it and like to think I have left my share of gems.

This board is a wonderful resource for all of us flyers. However, it is also a wonderful resource for every company and product we discuss at such a level of minutia no "paid" focus group could ever compete.

It is also a wonderful resource for our "host" and our host's businesses.

I consider FT one of the rare instances in the world (and certainly the internet) where everyone profits at no cost.

Yes, I approached Randy because of "who" Randy is in the business world, but I also approached Randy because I consider him one of us--another guy out there sitting in seats on planes; the common bond that allows this forum to work so well.

I know from one of QuietLion's trip reports that Randy doesn't get treated any better than the rest of us (at least on UA) because QL was in F and Randy was in Y. I assumed he'd have an opinion on this (the Delta matter) and he'd want to share it; I remember reading an article (somewhere) where Randy was quoted (about a year ago) saying that he was trying very hard for Gold Medallion for next year (whatever year it was)--so I got the feeling he flew DL.