Originally Posted by gpapadop (Post 26172963)

"Nothing will change on the blog" -------------> Just a lot less Chase card coverage and links.

Originally Posted by 84fiero (Post 26172917)

:confused: She includes a link to the [Ongoing offers] Now 80K points, free night, AF not waived, Marriott Premier Visa FlyerTalk thread that contains not only application links but also discussions on the card/offers.

Originally Posted by oliver2002 (Post 26173218)

Isn't that exactly what the angry readers advocated for years ago? ^

Originally Posted by 84fiero (Post 26173289)

Yep...the link takes you to the thread with the direct CC links in the Wiki and gives credit/link to FlyerTalk. Damned if you do, damned if you don't I guess.

Originally Posted by oliver2002 (Post 26173218)

Isn't that exactly what the angry readers advocated for years ago? ^

Originally Posted by 84fiero (Post 26173289)

Yep...the link takes you to the thread with the direct CC links in the Wiki and gives credit/link to FlyerTalk. Damned if you do, damned if you don't I guess.

Originally Posted by FallenPlat (Post 26174195)

In what alternate universe is doing the right thing "disingenuous"?

In my universe, doing the right thing is just what it sounds like -- doing the right thing.

Originally Posted by SanDiego1K (Post 26174937)

She linked to this FlyerTalk thread. And there's a subset of people who criticize? **scratches head in confusion**

Originally Posted by CodeAdam10 (Post 26172942)

Right. Compare that to a post 2 days ago about the (targeted) AmEx Plat 100k offer... http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...num-cardmatch/

I count at least 3 direct (affiliate) links to creditcards.com CardMatch, encouraging people to click-through to see if they qualify. Completely different tone for commission vs no commission. Petty.

Originally Posted by CodeAdam10 (Post 26175216)

Linking to Flyertalk is not the new motto for this blog. Affiliate links are being pumped for other cards where a commission is available. MommyPoints chose not to link (even once) to the Marriott offer to make it 'easier' for her readers.


As posted earlier ... an example of another (recent) blog post where a commission is available:



If this isn't a double-standard based on commission or no-commission, then what is it?

Originally Posted by CodeAdam10 (Post 26175216)

If this isn't a double-standard based on commission or no-commission, then what is it?

Originally Posted by SanDiego1K (Post 26175553)

I respect her for writing about a credit card offer that truly is good for readers without any personal gain.

Originally Posted by ctownflyer (Post 26175595)

Erm, she does get a commission if they follow her instructions in bold at the beginning of the post,
"If you wish to support the site while adding a credit card to your wallet, you can view available offers by issuing banks by heading here. Your support is greatly appreciated."

Originally Posted by FallenPlat (Post 26174195)

In what alternate universe is doing the right thing "disingenuous"?

In my universe, doing the right thing is just what it sounds like -- doing the right thing.

Originally Posted by TMM1982 (Post 26175660)

She's only doing "the right thing" after Chase told her to buzz off. In other words, she's being vindictive as she's not doing "the right thing" with respect to other banks.