I have already had this conversation a couple of times. I am so close to 1MM that I can't bring myself to leave yet. I also have half a million miles sitting around to use for upgrades until they are exhausted and then, believe me, I have seriously considered it.
What does it matter if you get it now or in a couple years? You're letting their program work on you. You're "stuck". You may have eschewed logic, Sybok, but be logical like your half brother
UA sucks in Y. B6 is much better. Better seats, better service, better snacks, etc. No dark planes. VX is also better. AA is also better. Try it out.
They can be turned off?
yeah, you push the - for the brightness repeatedly until it goes dark.