One Mile at a Time [OMaaT] discussions [merged]
Dec 12, 2015, 8:30 am
#1336
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,511
Off topic, much
Never used the word offensive in that context, I don't think. Ethically troubling, sure. And less the travels to the UAE themselves and more the fawning over the UAE with no discussion of how terribly unjust the nation is. And I actually posted on my blog why I myself was very torn about visiting the UAE myself. Not sure why any of this is relevant to the fairly widely accepted notion that referring to the "gay lifestyle " is offensive, but if you'd like to have a broader discussion about my personal views on unrelated topics, feel free to send me a PM.
Never used the word offensive in that context, I don't think. Ethically troubling, sure. And less the travels to the UAE themselves and more the fawning over the UAE with no discussion of how terribly unjust the nation is. And I actually posted on my blog why I myself was very torn about visiting the UAE myself. Not sure why any of this is relevant to the fairly widely accepted notion that referring to the "gay lifestyle " is offensive, but if you'd like to have a broader discussion about my personal views on unrelated topics, feel free to send me a PM.
As to your other personal views, I haven't the slightest interest.
Dec 12, 2015, 9:11 am
#1337
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
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Posts: 7,324
Off topic, much
Never used the word offensive in that context, I don't think. Ethically troubling, sure. And less the travels to the UAE themselves and more the fawning over the UAE with no discussion of how terribly unjust the nation is. And I actually posted on my blog why I myself was very torn about visiting the UAE myself. Not sure why any of this is relevant to the fairly widely accepted notion that referring to the "gay lifestyle " is offensive, but if you'd like to have a broader discussion about my personal views on unrelated topics, feel free to send me a PM.
Never used the word offensive in that context, I don't think. Ethically troubling, sure. And less the travels to the UAE themselves and more the fawning over the UAE with no discussion of how terribly unjust the nation is. And I actually posted on my blog why I myself was very torn about visiting the UAE myself. Not sure why any of this is relevant to the fairly widely accepted notion that referring to the "gay lifestyle " is offensive, but if you'd like to have a broader discussion about my personal views on unrelated topics, feel free to send me a PM.
As to your other personal views, I haven't the slightest interest.
(I also touched on the topic 2 years ago if that's what you were referring to : http://www.youwentwhere.com/?p=1455 )
Dec 12, 2015, 3:59 pm
#1338
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York and Vienna
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Posts: 3,870
Today in my gay lifestyle:
- woke up, hit snooze, didn't make it to the gym
- had coffee and cereal
- biked to work
- worked all day in my windowless office as a professional
-biked home
- napped
- ate leftovers
- watched top chef on the couch
- facetime with nephews
- read flyertalk
- brushed teeth
- now sleep.
Far more typical of the "gay lifestyle" than anything Lucky posts.
- woke up, hit snooze, didn't make it to the gym
- had coffee and cereal
- biked to work
- worked all day in my windowless office as a professional
-biked home
- napped
- ate leftovers
- watched top chef on the couch
- facetime with nephews
- read flyertalk
- brushed teeth
- now sleep.
Far more typical of the "gay lifestyle" than anything Lucky posts.
On a more serious note, I wasn't aware of your blog but I read Part 2 of the Abu Dhabi piece and thought you presented an excellent case.
Dec 12, 2015, 7:38 pm
#1339
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
Adam1222, FallenPlat may have been referring to discussion here
was 'interesting' dorchester/brunei boycotted, but not qatar, UAE, saudi, etc
qatar government in particular continues to buy up luxury and nonluxury hotels
good point re lebanon/jordan, presumably ignored due to no lux award hotels
was 'interesting' dorchester/brunei boycotted, but not qatar, UAE, saudi, etc
qatar government in particular continues to buy up luxury and nonluxury hotels
good point re lebanon/jordan, presumably ignored due to no lux award hotels
Dec 12, 2015, 8:49 pm
#1340
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 221
So i read a couple of Ben's reviews from 2008. Wow, what a a breath of fresh air. And the commenters were genuinely interested in the content of the reviews and Ben replied to every comment. Ah, the good ole days!
Dec 14, 2015, 6:05 am
#1342
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
Dec 14, 2015, 6:24 am
#1343
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Lucky's blog provides no details on the "gay lifestyle", certainly no more than TPG or any of the other blogs. Perhaps you didn't mean to, but suggesting there is such a thing as a "gay lifestyle" is offensive. Today in my gay lifestyle:
- woke up, hit snooze, didn't make it to the gym
- had coffee and cereal
- biked to work
- worked all day in my windowless office as a professional
-biked home
- napped
- ate leftovers
- watched top chef on the couch
- facetime with nephews
- read flyertalk
- brushed teeth
- now sleep.
Far more typical of the "gay lifestyle" than anything Lucky posts.
- woke up, hit snooze, didn't make it to the gym
- had coffee and cereal
- biked to work
- worked all day in my windowless office as a professional
-biked home
- napped
- ate leftovers
- watched top chef on the couch
- facetime with nephews
- read flyertalk
- brushed teeth
- now sleep.
Far more typical of the "gay lifestyle" than anything Lucky posts.
Dec 14, 2015, 7:08 am
#1344
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: DL
Posts: 963
Looks like Ford is living the fabulous "kept" lifestyle. I'm pretty sure that this phenomenon also exists in the straight world.
Dec 14, 2015, 5:56 pm
#1345
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,324
Lucky's blog provides no details on the "gay lifestyle", certainly no more than TPG or any of the other blogs. Perhaps you didn't mean to, but suggesting there is such a thing as a "gay lifestyle" is offensive. Today in my gay lifestyle:
- woke up, hit snooze, didn't make it to the gym
- had coffee and cereal
- biked to work
- worked all day in my windowless office as a professional
-biked home
- napped
- ate leftovers
- watched top chef on the couch
- facetime with nephews
- read flyertalk
- brushed teeth
- now sleep.
Far more typical of the "gay lifestyle" than anything Lucky posts.
- woke up, hit snooze, didn't make it to the gym
- had coffee and cereal
- biked to work
- worked all day in my windowless office as a professional
-biked home
- napped
- ate leftovers
- watched top chef on the couch
- facetime with nephews
- read flyertalk
- brushed teeth
- now sleep.
Far more typical of the "gay lifestyle" than anything Lucky posts.
I used my miles for vacations with my ex and he made more money and worked longer hours than me.
And no, a few days in Dubai doesn't strike me as an example of anything gay or fabulous.
Dec 15, 2015, 3:16 am
#1346
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
It's been more than "a few" Adam. Lucky is taking Ford around the world on lavish trips while Ford's job appears to be cranking out some incoherent and poorly written blogs comparing business class to economy.
Dec 15, 2015, 4:15 am
#1347
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
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It's been more than "a few" Adam. Lucky is taking Ford around the world on lavish trips while Ford's job appears to be cranking out some incoherent and poorly written blogs comparing business class to economy.
Dec 15, 2015, 6:28 am
#1349
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
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Posts: 5,678
