I don't care if QR tells or shows me that it appreciates my business. I care about the hard and soft products, the experience in the lounges, onboard, and support when I have problems or need assistance. I'm not looking for QR to like me, I'm looking for the right product at the right price.

So if QR has a business class which is greatly superior to its competitors at a competitive price, you're going to avoid the airline because it promised you a membership card which it won't provide and serves no useful purpose anyway? Obviously you're free to spend your money where you like; but our priorities are obviously different.