Doc, you're held to a higher standard because . . . you're Doc Just another one of your supporters. Even in a virtual community you're attention to FT makes you a role model/authority figure (at least to new members such as myself). Take that for what it's worth. And if it means anything bending/breaking/manipulating/exploiting program rules has definitely created loyalty from myself to my programs. I look to stay at Hiltons whenever I can (despite paying a bit more here and there), and accept paying the small fee that NW always tacks on for the same routing that CO offers.