robvberg, I agree that the note telling of the change was inconspicuous (I never would have seen it had not cblaisd pointed it out - now I'll know where to look), and yes, I think that putting a final post at the bottom is a better way to make sure people know what's up with a thread.

I didn't intend to imply that by voicing your concerns you were 'kicking and whining'. I would use that term if 6 months from now people were still posting multiple threads in multiple fora on the topic and continuing to keep people riled up who might have otherwise have just gracefully gone along with the change. I don't see why people can't be friendly, get to know one another, and find a sense of community by agreeing that this forum is where we talk about our airline program, this one is where we talk about other stuff, etc.

I also agree that, as you said, Randy won't know how we feel unles we tell him, the same way he won't know what's going on with flaming, etc, unless someone emails him.