Let me refrase what wrote above from "being considered" to "being processed" if that make critics any happier. I'll edit my post to reflect that. Done.

Although it seems pointless and needless to say: I have written several times that due to my limited knowledge of FT, Empress (a real old-timer) does the actual approving. I have sent invites to people that I know and/or trust but so can anyone who is on the list. Personal criticism of my person does not reflect on any decisions made by Empress (to my knowledge).

Another advantage of the list is that notification is instant and does not rely on people checking FlyerTalk often so there are in fact several reasons for the list. It is a valid point that the airlines may not monitor the boards at all (We know for a fact that they do, though) but then make that point and do not blur it out by making fun of me trying to do something good for everyone.

Jim67094: There are always people who do not appreciate other peoples work and have nothing but criticism and mean sarcasm to offer. I accept this as a fact of life, on The Net and elsewhere.

Myself and Empress are putting in hours of time and work on this list and most people like the idea. Though I try to ignore the cruel criticism also have feelings and I cannot see any possible justification for some of the critical posts.

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Goldlust

Edited to clarify and remove some too emotional comments

[This message has been edited by Goldlust (edited 05-27-2001).]