I think PremEx and others summed it up very well.

Remember: Sharing is caring.

Guess I am in the camp who does not like the "secret list."

May I add another suggestion: for those of us who can't read Flyertalk 24-7 if you find a great deal -- CALL OR E-MAIL A FRIEND!!! That way you can spread the joy of a good deal. And to make it better - once you deal a tip pass it on to another Friend!

For example:

*I would have ended up like Trojan Horse over the W Times Square $25 a night deal. Someone e-mailed me the Link and details. i was able to sign up before the deal vanished.

*Another good buddy left me a message about the PVD airfare deal. Too bad I didn't get the message in time!

Here's another piece of advice == CHECK YOUR CELL PHONE AND E-MAIL EARLY AND OFTEN!!!

Good discussion here.