One Mile at a Time [OMaaT] discussions [merged]
Sep 11, 2016, 9:49 am
#2597
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
Sep 11, 2016, 10:30 am
#2598
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
That's odd.
Normally not even a god and all the angels combined, let alone Ben, can prevent a comment from posting in four or five seconds. (Trust me on this one; I've commented lots of times.)
In other words, there's zero moderation. Or, more accurately, only first-time commenters are moderated before their first posts go public. After that, nothing.
That's assuming you haven't been banned as poor not-all-the-way-there "Frank" was some years ago.
Of course, once a comment actually posts, Ben can remove it, i.e., "moderate." But only then.
And yes, he certainly has been lobbing more defensive-sounding counter-comments into the comment threads lately. He's even been responding to the semi-literate ravings of the near lunatics who seem to post now and again. I wouldn't have thought that chasing after that sort of thing was worth the effort myself. Evidently he begs to differ.
Normally not even a god and all the angels combined, let alone Ben, can prevent a comment from posting in four or five seconds. (Trust me on this one; I've commented lots of times.)
In other words, there's zero moderation. Or, more accurately, only first-time commenters are moderated before their first posts go public. After that, nothing.
That's assuming you haven't been banned as poor not-all-the-way-there "Frank" was some years ago.
Of course, once a comment actually posts, Ben can remove it, i.e., "moderate." But only then.
And yes, he certainly has been lobbing more defensive-sounding counter-comments into the comment threads lately. He's even been responding to the semi-literate ravings of the near lunatics who seem to post now and again. I wouldn't have thought that chasing after that sort of thing was worth the effort myself. Evidently he begs to differ.
Sep 11, 2016, 10:33 am
#2599
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH, West Coast
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, oneworld emerald
Posts: 2,741
Everyone seems kinda surprised that Lucky's blog is starting to completely suck like the rest of Boarding Area. It's been a slow, steady march into the gutter, and this blog is no different.
Sep 11, 2016, 12:20 pm
#2600
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
That's odd.
Normally not even a god and all the angels combined, let alone Ben, can prevent a comment from posting in four or five seconds. (Trust me on this one; I've commented lots of times.)
In other words, there's zero moderation. Or, more accurately, only first-time commenters are moderated before their first posts go public. After that, nothing.
That's assuming you haven't been banned as poor not-all-the-way-there "Frank" was some years ago.
Of course, once a comment actually posts, Ben can remove it, i.e., "moderate." But only then.
And yes, he certainly has been lobbing more defensive-sounding counter-comments into the comment threads lately. He's even been responding to the semi-literate ravings of the near lunatics who seem to post now and again. I wouldn't have thought that chasing after that sort of thing was worth the effort myself. Evidently he begs to differ.
Normally not even a god and all the angels combined, let alone Ben, can prevent a comment from posting in four or five seconds. (Trust me on this one; I've commented lots of times.)
In other words, there's zero moderation. Or, more accurately, only first-time commenters are moderated before their first posts go public. After that, nothing.
That's assuming you haven't been banned as poor not-all-the-way-there "Frank" was some years ago.
Of course, once a comment actually posts, Ben can remove it, i.e., "moderate." But only then.
And yes, he certainly has been lobbing more defensive-sounding counter-comments into the comment threads lately. He's even been responding to the semi-literate ravings of the near lunatics who seem to post now and again. I wouldn't have thought that chasing after that sort of thing was worth the effort myself. Evidently he begs to differ.
Make of that what you will.
Sep 11, 2016, 12:23 pm
#2601
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LAX
Posts: 1,849
A total transformation from "look at the amazing trips you can take thanks to my tips"
to "look at me, I'm such a cool guy, I have money and I have a boyfriend,
I'm so amazing, you will never be like me". And BTW, "Chase/Citi/Amex is great".
ROTFL.
Sep 11, 2016, 12:48 pm
#2602
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,433
Sep 11, 2016, 1:28 pm
#2603
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: AMS+IAH
Programs: Lufthansa: Senator || IHG: Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle || Plutonium Status
Posts: 3,523
The constant pimping of booking via Amex FHR and Virtuoso is striking me as bit to advertorial.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
Sep 11, 2016, 1:45 pm
#2604
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,326
The constant pimping of booking via Amex FHR and Virtuoso is striking me as bit to advertorial.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
But I think Ben is likely not complying with best practices in not making explicit the posts on virtuoso are advertisements for Fords services.
Sep 11, 2016, 1:59 pm
#2605
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
The constant pimping of booking via Amex FHR and Virtuoso is striking me as bit to advertorial.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
Sep 11, 2016, 8:07 pm
#2607
Original Member, Ambassador: External Miles and Points Resources
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Digital Nomad Wandering the Earth - Currently in LIMA, PERU
Posts: 58,626
It's worse than that for the boys: as a luxury traveler myself, I have moved from luxury hotels to luxury flats via VRBO and AirBnB. Gig economy, baby!
Sep 12, 2016, 2:59 am
#2608
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,775
Sep 12, 2016, 7:12 am
#2609
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Fairmont Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,041
Sep 12, 2016, 12:17 pm
#2610
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
The constant pimping of booking via Amex FHR and Virtuoso is striking me as bit to advertorial.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
And now with Ford instantly elevated to Luxury Travel consultant, i have a feeling they are really milking that programme for their own benefit.
For fun i tried to make a virtuoso booking, first find an agent, second not in my town and not visitable. To much steps and intermediates: online direct booking is the best followed by an experienced liscenced educated TA.... How did Ford overnight become a "expert", i thought one must have at least a bachelor degree in tourism, hospitality and travel.
ClassicTravel.com comes to mind as one that's easily accessible "to the masses"