Originally Posted by
84fiero
.... As you noted there isn't any "magic" that would draw the reader in if they weren't already interested in the subject...no painting a mental picture with words.
OMAAT trip report pics are usually pretty good as far as showing rooms, cabins, and details within. I guess that is his crutch for a lack of really creative, engaging writing. Sometimes photographs are better or more useful, but not always.
As for the thinly-veiled CC-pimping articles, they're pretty formulaic and predictable, just as they are with other such blogs.
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What magic can there possibly be? Many of the hotels, lounges and even airplane cabins are all starting to look the same.
The novelty is gone. It was cool maybe 5-6 years ago when he was the first one in some brand new cabin, but now everyone and their grandma has been there, at least in our circles.
It does dazzle the new readers, who probably rush to sign up for a credit card or two not realizing how much work it really is to get anywhere. Solid business model!