I agree that, in general, everything is getting worse over time, ourselves included. So, no wonder points and awards get devaluated. Every time it happens, it sucks, and we come to vent somewhere. But it's not like we're making a breakthrough discovery here.
On the other hand, a decision on whether XYZ program is for or not for one, can only be made by oneself. This is all pretty obvious stuff, but I was merely trying to make a joke with my previous comment. Don't take it seriously please.