The notes are nice and all but it comes down to this.... Actions > words
Looks like you were in 19F? I wonder if DL FA's are instructed to give these out to so-called HVC's who didn't get the upgrade in an attempt to make them feel all warm and fuzzy after not getting the ug.
Telling me I'm appreciated while simultaneously reducing my benefits is something I personally interpret as pissing on my head then telling me it's raining.