I think this thread illustrates the challenge of keeping FlyerTalk forums free of Russian bot-like activity.

Our OP started this thread to declare that Marriott is much better than SPG ever was, even as SPG no longer exists and all of us now are Marriott loyalty members. Makes me wonder why the thread was started in the first place—if not to simply sow dissension and create division for no possible gain or constructive purpose.

Perhaps the mods can see this thread for what it is and close it.