Originally Posted by
aktchi
I think it is fair to say that anyone requesting help with fare research gets the Abu Gharib treatment.
But is that treatment from the volunteers that work for FlyerTalk - or from other FlyerTalkers? I don't see it being from any of the volunteers - in general, that comes from other FlyerTalkers - which implies that other FT'ers don't view FT as a travel agency either.
FT is not a photography store, but we discuss cameras and prices. FT is not a luggage store, but we discuss luggage and prices. What's the big deal about discussing airfares then, which too are a part of travel?
And we discuss fare prices too...in the mileage run forum. There's a difference between discussing airfares & asking people to find cheap airfares for you.