HEY! iluv2fly stalked ME on a plane, too, CDG-ORD as I recall.
I've been to a Do or two. And I can honestly say I've loved you all. Some of you more than others, but let's not take this thread all OMNI.
If I have even come off as rude or abrupt to anyone I do apologize. Like Techgirl, I'm a heck of a lot more interested in talking about NON-flyer things in person as I can get my fill of flyer talk on, well, Flyertalk.
PS, if you are a moderator, please ignore the above apology. I meant it and you deserved it!
That said, and returning to the OP, I have been in situations where I am traveling with business associates and was recognized by other flyertalkers and I was embarrassed because I didnt want to have to explain to business associates either my addiction to travel OR ft. Maybe that's what folks have experienced in getting cold receptions? That said, I do not own a FT tag (other than my heavy metal Old Gold one from circa 1999) and it was NOT me in Hawaii...