My distinct recollection is that folks posted here that MR failed to even mention this "feature" when they first offered the program, never mind emphasize it. While one might expect a deduction for transferred points, I don't think most would expect a deduction for earned points spent to obtain a benefit. Of course MR can make whatever rules it wants to, but t'would be nice if it listed all the conditions when the offer was first made. However, as pointed out above, MR clearly listed the condition this year and so all were warned.