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Originally Posted by gpapadop
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I doubt it. I hate the ........ banks and their moronic "audit" departments. Being my own best customer in the crappy creditcardsdotbomb with a few additional apps here and there (before they take it away for compliance violations......!!!!) while shilling my Amazon link (lol) is enough. To me, this is still a hobby being ruined by bloggers who have become bank whores selling a lifestyle in the most egregious ways! Would I love to have what you think I want? Sure, but only on MY terms which is not going to happen. And that is perfectly okay. I like entertaining, educating and sometimes even inspiring my readers. It makes me feel GOOD. Thank God day job pays well. I just like creating something from scratch and helping people along the way. Or maybe I just like to justify it a bit to wife to let me keep TBBing :D
To get back on topic, what has TSA done to Gary? The anti TSA rants are reaching preposterous levels now, WOW! Actually though my wife's recent visit to the BMV (Ohio) was surprisingly pleasant and efficient, especially as she was there to renew an expired license (oops!). |
Moderators have zero legs to stand on regarding ethics .
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Originally Posted by 84fiero
(Post 25942299)
I'm not a fan of TSA and their largely ridiculous and useless policies, so on the one hand I appreciate VFTW speaking out about them. But some of his posts are really spot-on and insightful, while some are more of a rant. Though in his defense I guess TSA is one of those government agencies it's easy to get aggravated with - kind of like the BMV only worse;)
Actually though my wife's recent visit to the BMV (Ohio) was surprisingly pleasant and efficient, especially as she was there to renew an expired license (oops!). Just guessing that B is bureau |
Originally Posted by RFDMinnesota
(Post 25944521)
BMV = DMV in other states?
Just guessing that B is bureau |
If you care about this sort of thing, Gary essentially retracted the entirety of his most recent post. Writing about M&A if you're not a Wall Street professional, by the way, has its risks.
He was very up-front, however, about the error. No mealy-mouthing here. |
Originally Posted by FallenPlat
(Post 25973988)
If you care about this sort of thing, Gary essentially retracted the entirety of his most recent post. Writing about M&A if you're not a Wall Street professional, by the way, has its risks.
He was very up-front, however, about the error. No mealy-mouthing here. At least VFTW indeed listens to his audience and is open to being corrected. |
Originally Posted by GUWonder
(Post 25974202)
A bad valuation call of sorts? Even the so-called "Wall St. professionals" don't always get it right. :D
At least VFTW indeed listens to his audience and is open to being corrected. I think rather than going back and adding an "update" line to two different posts, he should actually post a third post, given the reality of how blog feeds are usually read. |
I'm really missing the "old" VFTW-before he changed formats, before he moved to Austin, before he became a "thought leader." The blog seems to have become a clipping service with a few thoughtful pieces when he has the time. Right now he seems to be "phoning in."
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Originally Posted by JetAway
(Post 25977463)
I'm really missing the "old" VFTW-before he changed formats, before he moved to Austin, before he became a "thought leader." The blog seems to have become a clipping service with a few thoughtful pieces when he has the time. Right now he seems to be "phoning in."
VFTW lost a bit of my confidence when moving from DC/VA to Austin. Come on, he'll never be a Texan, even in Austin. You can only be a carpetbagger so many times. :D |
Originally Posted by GUWonder
(Post 25978121)
But then again the miles and points game just isn't what it used to be either.
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Originally Posted by JetAway
(Post 25977463)
I'm really missing the "old" VFTW-before he changed formats, before he moved to Austin, before he became a "thought leader." The blog seems to have become a clipping service with a few thoughtful pieces when he has the time. Right now he seems to be "phoning in."
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At least view from the wing implies economy travel is permisable: if you sit in first or business class (exceptA380) you never have a view of the wing.
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I've bashed Gary enough.
I have to commend him today. Mclovin. |
Originally Posted by josephstern
(Post 25990531)
I've bashed Gary enough.
I have to commend him today. Mclovin. But then I read more of him talking about how he predicted...blah blah blah... Self-proclaimed thought leader blah... I can safely say I've never quoted myself... |
Now he is just looking for an excuse to post a picture of an Emirates Shower on a 380 and write yet another article about something that is meaningless but that lets him throw 10 affiliate links in each post
Originally Posted by JetAway
(Post 25977463)
I'm really missing the "old" VFTW-before he changed formats, before he moved to Austin, before he became a "thought leader." The blog seems to have become a clipping service with a few thoughtful pieces when he has the time. Right now he seems to be "phoning in."
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