Dec 31, 2018, 5:37 pm
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition , 2017 edition and 2018 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The Forum Lounge Thread (2019)
Feb 1, 2019, 8:40 pm
#361
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My first boss taught me similarly - know the rules, so when you inevitably bend them to the point of breaking, at least you can tell the panel of your peers why it was in someone's best interest, rather than simply look like an idiot who knew no better. Also, important, never forget rules and policy are not equivalent to law.
Feb 1, 2019, 9:47 pm
#362
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My first boss taught me similarly - know the rules, so when you inevitably bend them to the point of breaking, at least you can tell the panel of your peers why it was in someone's best interest, rather than simply look like an idiot who knew no better. Also, important, never forget rules and policy are not equivalent to law.
Feb 1, 2019, 10:32 pm
#363
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Perhaps that is partially why I keep getting the suggestion to consider management.
Not a chance. Not in my field. No way, no how, do I want to walk that particular fine line.
Not a chance. Not in my field. No way, no how, do I want to walk that particular fine line.
Feb 4, 2019, 1:39 am
#364
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Thanks Tom and Bill. Looking forward to number 7.
Feb 4, 2019, 7:43 am
#365
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What a performance from the defence. Couldn't believe how well they shut down pretty much everything the Rams were trying to do.
Lots of key contributions from both Edelman and Hightower. Hard not to wonder what would have happened last year had they been around, especially Hightower.
Lots of key contributions from both Edelman and Hightower. Hard not to wonder what would have happened last year had they been around, especially Hightower.
Feb 4, 2019, 9:07 am
#366
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How was the halftime show? I didn't watch.
Feb 4, 2019, 11:08 am
#367
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Feb 4, 2019, 11:18 am
#368
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I read similar things on the interwebs. I also read that Mr. Levine took off his shirt. Saucy! (I read that some interpreted (?) it as paying a double-standard homage to the JJ nipplegate incident)
Feb 4, 2019, 11:38 am
#369
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I think that interpretation is a bit generous. I think he was just trying to liven up the crowd or to give the folks at home a show... the blend of radio friendly hits didn’t seem to be doing it.
Feb 4, 2019, 11:40 am
#370
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Feb 4, 2019, 5:46 pm
#371
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Why is Chatsworth ON on every in flight map?
Feb 4, 2019, 7:18 pm
#372
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Feb 4, 2019, 7:21 pm
#373
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Feb 4, 2019, 9:48 pm
#375
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Giggle.
Clearly the website devs never took my usage pattern into consideration when developing the usage reporting site.
Clearly the website devs never took my usage pattern into consideration when developing the usage reporting site.