NJDavid I diasgree. The airline/hotel reps who participate here should expect some kind of criticism. After all, weren't you the one who was complaining about Hilton comping others gold status and "diluting" the program, a year after you were the beneficiary of comping by Hilton. And if you look at things in balance, an overwhelming majority of posters are supportive of the reps. There may be a small minority who is ticked off by a bad experience, but if you take a look at things in perspective you will find that most people in FT are very appreciative of the presence of the reps. As doc mentions, there are many still around. I can't count the number of times the Starwood rep has received a well deserved kudos and thanks.

I myself was gone for several months as a result of personal attacks and flames. I am back now and this board seems to be thriving. I am sorry that your good friends have gone, but many of the old timers and people that I respect are still here and still posting a lot. FT is no longer what is was in its initial days and while we may miss the old days, change is inevitable.