Originally Posted by
Oxon Flyer
MR's strict application of The Rules in these circumstances is hardly 'welcome back to MR, it's great to see you again', is it ?
By "strict application of The Rules", you mean following the rules? And by "welcome back to MR" you mean "I haven't stayed at Marriott or spent a single penny in over 2 years"?
Maybe a DYKWIA and explanation about how the rules don't apply will get back the 500 points.