Originally Posted by pinniped
Just being treated like a human being is #1 on the list, and elite status gets me part of the way there.
Oh dear, just thinking of the times when I was a nobody with AA (1996-1999) makes me shiver. It is such a huge difference: formerly, there was no problem that could possibly be avoided. Now, in the fifth year in a row as EXP, there is no problem that cannot be resolved. Thus, can only confirm what you are saying.