Originally Posted by
amolkold
Also, regardless of who you think "owns" information (no one does), I still find it hilarious that all the bloggers talked about the Discover America promos. How many Hyatt packages were there available ... 165 or so? How many blogs have readerships that are 10-25x this number? This wasn't a sustainable promotion, there was a limited number, yet they told all their readers about it. It ended up pitting readers against readers for the limited number of packages. Hardly a way to foster community.
I was so happy when I read this! The bloggers made it sound like the Discover America promos were amazing deals when in reality they are terrible (except for the very few who actually get the deal)
Its funny I actually like some of the blogs - Gary's, Lucky's and even TPG, as sometimes they remind me of some of the deals that I forgot about. Sure they have to make money so I can skip the credit card posts. Although I appreciated TPG for talking about a Canadian BA card that I had not heard about hear on FT.
I do find it frustrating that they kill the deals. I also find it frustrating when they pump up how great something is when it really isn't. (like the Discover packages)
They also remind me of different perspectives. For example, they talk about amazing award availability being 5 out of 7 days available in a month, good availability being about 2-3 flights per week, and Ok award availability at about 4-5 flights available in a month. You know I almost agree with that, and I think that is why joe average often gives up on FF points...anyhow getting off topic.
Bloggers are a way of life. For the most part, I often enjoy their stories. Their spoon feeding sometimes teach me about ideas that currently are off my radar. Bloggers popularity and audience unfortunately kill the big deals quicker then ever.