Why a merged forum so soon?
Dec 9, 2013, 10:04 pm
#16
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It would be nice if there was a "speculated" sub forum under the consolidated.
Last edited by Microwave; Dec 10, 2013 at 1:42 am Reason: Applied consistent formatting
Dec 10, 2013, 12:10 am
#17
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I understand the desire to integrate the two communities, but when DL and NW merged a combined form was not created until the FF programs merged. I don't recall that it created any problems. As it is the FF programs that are the focus of FT, and they remain separate and distinct, it would seem to be less cumbersome to keep things separate until at least a combined program was announced.
Dec 10, 2013, 3:14 am
#18
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Dec 10, 2013, 4:46 am
#19
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Premature
Merging forums is premature. Although today is Legal Day One, the two airlines will operate independently for quite some time. Merging the forums, esp. with regard to the FF programs, creates confusion, frustration, etc. Very bad decision.
Dec 10, 2013, 5:25 am
#20
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Dec 10, 2013, 8:01 am
#21
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I just hope we can avoid the UA/CO and DL/NW style back and forth of blaming each sides other legacy airline for "x" problem or how "y" was always done better by my legacy airline.
Also would be great to avoid the inevitable revisionist history and looking back on the past and remembering only the good things about the legacy carrier.
just my 2cents
Also would be great to avoid the inevitable revisionist history and looking back on the past and remembering only the good things about the legacy carrier.
just my 2cents
Dec 10, 2013, 8:07 am
#22
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So..it's ok now to discuss moderation issues?
Dec 10, 2013, 8:37 am
#23
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I believe this is why some mentioned being afraid to post. As someone who has been warned or sent to the FT Principal's office or whatever a few times, I refrained from doing so even though I wanted to.
Thanks to those that did feel welcome enough to post their thoughts. I hope others continue to do the same.
Thanks to those that did feel welcome enough to post their thoughts. I hope others continue to do the same.
Dec 10, 2013, 8:53 am
#24
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I like the idea of a merged forum. What would be a better date? Jan 7? Its a month away....
Dec 10, 2013, 9:15 am
#25
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Considering how many threads have been started (and moved/closed 
) in this forum in just one day, I think that creating the consolidated forum on Day 1 was a wise move.
) in this forum in just one day, I think that creating the consolidated forum on Day 1 was a wise move.
Dec 10, 2013, 9:57 am
#26
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Thank you for your input on this issue, folks. Since the question was asked and answered, and the forum moves have already been implemented, continued debate about it is rather pointless -- and off topic. So we'll close this now and return the focus to the many substantive merger-related issues before us.
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