Originally Posted by lwildernorva

In regards to expert information, I think that bloggers with a relationship with Chase could certainly pass along accurate information about when Chase offers they're pushing might end. The bloggers didn't even do that, tossing out useless speculation instead of saying, "Chase hasn't yet given me information about when this offer might end." The rest of the expertise I expect can be gained through the kinds of fact checking and analysis you mentioned.

I don't expect bloggers to be right all of the time, and there can be legitimate differences of opinion, even amongst experts, about the best way to do anything, whether it be collecting points or performing brain surgery, but some bloggers do themselves no favors by consistently offering no added value in their posts.