From my "e" to Elliott...
......it was a little odd to lump "FlyerTalkers" in with the boorish examples you gave. Anyone who tries the stunts you catalogue in the article will most definitely get lambasted by FlyerTalkers, who are most definitely savvy in knowing what they benefits they are to receive and not receive.
The "rules are for the little people" attitude will certainly pop up from time to time, but anyone posting with such an attitude on FlyerTalk will quickly get put in their place.