One Mile at a Time [OMaaT] discussions [merged]
May 3, 2018, 8:38 am
#3541
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The mass of reviews alone makes sure VFTW and OMAAT bring in most of the ad impressions on BArea. That is easy money for them and should pay nicely for the additional writers both of them have.
May 25, 2018, 1:51 pm
#3542
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,374
anybody see that Blacklane article today?
The writing goal was clearly to bend over backwards and insert as many affiliate links as possible. There are over 30 identical links to Blacklane.
This is the watershed in the transformation of OMAAT from personal blog to a sterile production a la TPG.
The writing goal was clearly to bend over backwards and insert as many affiliate links as possible. There are over 30 identical links to Blacklane.
This is the watershed in the transformation of OMAAT from personal blog to a sterile production a la TPG.
May 25, 2018, 3:35 pm
#3543
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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May 29, 2018, 6:11 am
#3546
Join Date: May 2005
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Jul 19, 2018, 11:22 am
#3547
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 790
OK, disclaimer. I like Lucky, quite a bit. His articles / writing style / frequency / coverage all works for me, and gave me my MBA in Points pretty effectively and quickly. Also, I am sensitive to snobs, but he does not trigger my snob radar either (I realize many on this thread do not agree). Watching his videos I think gave me context. I tend to think I can read people well.
Anyways, I just HAD to point this out...
https://onemileatatime.boardingarea....ing-new-hotel/
This guy that wrote into Lucky, and SPG warned, is gross as hell. He is exceptionally fortunate that all he got was an email warning.
How the hell did Lucky not call this guy out for being out of line?!?! Real talk: I realize Lucky is not going to receive an absurd email and then write an article making a mockery of a reader. But, the best course of action seems to be NOT to write an article and not call this guy out. Seems like he is taking fence-sitting to an extreme by using the reader as an example to write a novel article (kudos for that, I guess), but he doesn't want to anger the reader for writing in and saying how offensive and dumb his behavior is, in public (even though it's anonymous).
Have a nice day everyone!
Anyways, I just HAD to point this out...
https://onemileatatime.boardingarea....ing-new-hotel/
This guy that wrote into Lucky, and SPG warned, is gross as hell. He is exceptionally fortunate that all he got was an email warning.
How the hell did Lucky not call this guy out for being out of line?!?! Real talk: I realize Lucky is not going to receive an absurd email and then write an article making a mockery of a reader. But, the best course of action seems to be NOT to write an article and not call this guy out. Seems like he is taking fence-sitting to an extreme by using the reader as an example to write a novel article (kudos for that, I guess), but he doesn't want to anger the reader for writing in and saying how offensive and dumb his behavior is, in public (even though it's anonymous).
Have a nice day everyone!
Jul 19, 2018, 3:17 pm
#3548
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,374
But, it was clear from his recollection of personal travel experiences that he's very agreeable and forgiving of others. He's not the type to shout people down.
Jul 19, 2018, 7:57 pm
#3549
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OK, disclaimer. I like Lucky, quite a bit. His articles / writing style / frequency / coverage all works for me, and gave me my MBA in Points pretty effectively and quickly. Also, I am sensitive to snobs, but he does not trigger my snob radar either (I realize many on this thread do not agree). Watching his videos I think gave me context. I tend to think I can read people well.
Anyways, I just HAD to point this out...
https://onemileatatime.boardingarea....ing-new-hotel/
This guy that wrote into Lucky, and SPG warned, is gross as hell. He is exceptionally fortunate that all he got was an email warning.
How the hell did Lucky not call this guy out for being out of line?!?! Real talk: I realize Lucky is not going to receive an absurd email and then write an article making a mockery of a reader. But, the best course of action seems to be NOT to write an article and not call this guy out. Seems like he is taking fence-sitting to an extreme by using the reader as an example to write a novel article (kudos for that, I guess), but he doesn't want to anger the reader for writing in and saying how offensive and dumb his behavior is, in public (even though it's anonymous).
Have a nice day everyone!
Anyways, I just HAD to point this out...
https://onemileatatime.boardingarea....ing-new-hotel/
This guy that wrote into Lucky, and SPG warned, is gross as hell. He is exceptionally fortunate that all he got was an email warning.
How the hell did Lucky not call this guy out for being out of line?!?! Real talk: I realize Lucky is not going to receive an absurd email and then write an article making a mockery of a reader. But, the best course of action seems to be NOT to write an article and not call this guy out. Seems like he is taking fence-sitting to an extreme by using the reader as an example to write a novel article (kudos for that, I guess), but he doesn't want to anger the reader for writing in and saying how offensive and dumb his behavior is, in public (even though it's anonymous).
Have a nice day everyone!
Jul 20, 2018, 11:43 am
#3550
Join Date: May 2009
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But, the best course of action seems to be NOT to write an article and not call this guy out. Seems like he is taking fence-sitting to an extreme by using the reader as an example to write a novel article (kudos for that, I guess), but he doesn't want to anger the reader for writing in and saying how offensive and dumb his behavior is, in public (even though it's anonymous).
Now that doesn't mean there isn't also the intent to inform readers, as well. But what would be more interesting - a sterile "Hey guys be careful Starwood may be doing this...." or beginning with a (supposed) reader email? A bit of personal interest angle never hurts.
Jul 22, 2018, 2:41 pm
#3551
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 790
You're not thinking about it with the blogger's mindset - almost anything can be an excuse to make a post, which draws eyeballs and clicks (and maybe some conversions). Why do you think some blogs have umpteen million posts about everything from the mundane to the scandalous to the actually important? Or thinly veiled "should I get...?" posts? Or posts every time there is an onboard incident involving bodily functions?
Now that doesn't mean there isn't also the intent to inform readers, as well. But what would be more interesting - a sterile "Hey guys be careful Starwood may be doing this...." or beginning with a (supposed) reader email? A bit of personal interest angle never hurts.
Now that doesn't mean there isn't also the intent to inform readers, as well. But what would be more interesting - a sterile "Hey guys be careful Starwood may be doing this...." or beginning with a (supposed) reader email? A bit of personal interest angle never hurts.
I am just questioning pussy footing around and letting the absurd reader off the hook. Maybe the United thing wasn't just youthful indiscretion after all. I think this Iberia thing is incredibly tacky, after all.
Booking flights like hungry leeches that you won't fly to get miles at any cost. Yay? Churn a card, buy miles at a discount, work a side hustle if you need more cash. Come on people.
Aug 17, 2018, 8:39 am
#3552
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Well, I fell for the "tip" mentioned in the (now removed) blog post titled:
"How To Earn 3x Points (Or More) For Paying Your Taxes By Credit Card"
I have only myself to blame for this of course.
Just in case anyone else is tempted by the idea that you could get 3x for paying taxes with Amex Checkout, no tax provider qualifies for the bonus.
Yes, a tax provider is mentioned on the bonus page (some lack of clarity from Amex there) but not all vendors on the bonus page qualify for the bonus - they just all accept Amex Checkout.
"How To Earn 3x Points (Or More) For Paying Your Taxes By Credit Card"
I have only myself to blame for this of course.
Just in case anyone else is tempted by the idea that you could get 3x for paying taxes with Amex Checkout, no tax provider qualifies for the bonus.
Yes, a tax provider is mentioned on the bonus page (some lack of clarity from Amex there) but not all vendors on the bonus page qualify for the bonus - they just all accept Amex Checkout.
https://webcache.googleusercontent.c...rean-air-amex/
Oct 1, 2018, 1:09 am
#3555
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I suppose with the boss on vacation the editorial control let a trip report to the Azores by 'James' slip thru, which did not include any airline cabin or US chain hotel. Not even a link to a credit card! 