Originally Posted by
dhuey
FWIW, I don't believe it's a TOS violation here to discuss using mileage/points brokers, even if that means breaching the contractual rules for mileage/points programs. Nor do I think that should be something that's out-of-bounds. Breach of contract is not a crime, and by itself is not immoral, though it could be immoral in some circumstances.
Still, for the reasons mentioned above, I think using a broker here would be a bad idea for the OP and the OP's parents.
There’s a difference between discussing the concept in abstract and outright saying “use this mileage broker and tell them I sent you”. OP was directly soliciting recommendations to brokers.
FT has typically been quite sensitive to outright aiding violations of program T&Cs; for instance, you might try listing some AA SWUs in Coupon Connection in a post there and see what happens to your post.
I’d also point out that while encouraging a violation of program terms and conditions isn’t fraud in a “go to jail” sense, one is explicitly violating an agreement for financial gain should they decide to sell points. FT rules specifically say “
Supporting, encouraging or promoting illegal activity or fraud upon an individual or company is prohibited.” If you’re recommending mileage brokers, that’s pretty close to that line.