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A thread for extraordinary blog posts with original content

Old Sep 10, 2014, 11:38 am
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A thread for extraordinary blog posts with original content

We have threads for inane and ridiculous blog posts.

Here's one for really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers.



Mega-kudos to Seth for his award data mining project and reporting.

Really, really fascinating stuff, with visual representations to make points about award availability!

THIS is the kind of stuff that really sets bloggers apart!

http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/the-sca...ard-inventory/

http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/330-day...ard-inventory/

Bravo, sir. Bravo!
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Old Sep 10, 2014, 12:06 pm
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I also want to give a (smaller but equally grateful) kudo to Seth for taking the time to type out sections of the proceedings of the United MM case from the recording!

http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/united-...ama-continues/

You're no stenographer, but the effort is certainly appreciated!


Especially compared to other who used that work to take credit for the phrase 'fingers crossed.' (but that's a subject for another thread...)
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Old Sep 10, 2014, 12:28 pm
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I think we should just post Drew's entire blog here.
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Old Sep 10, 2014, 2:36 pm
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Originally Posted by kokonutz
We have threads for inane and ridiculous blog posts.

Here's one for really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers.



Mega-kudos to Seth for his award data mining project and reporting.

Really, really fascinating stuff, with visual representations to make points about award availability!

THIS is the kind of stuff that really sets bloggers apart!

http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/the-sca...ard-inventory/

http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/330-day...ard-inventory/

Bravo, sir. Bravo!

+1. I was thinking the exact same thing when I read his blog today. This is some of the best and most useful content I have ever seen on BA.
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Old Sep 11, 2014, 5:58 pm
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+1. I was thinking the exact same thing when I read his blog today. This is some of the best and most useful content I have ever seen on BA.
Indeed, this kinda stuff is quite useful and worth following.
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Old Dec 18, 2014, 9:07 am
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Another data mining project by Seth, this time on the relative 'value' of a hotel point:

http://blog.wandr.me/2014/12/real-va...campaign=12798
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Old Dec 18, 2014, 9:43 am
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So, is anyone ever going to get a kudo in this thread other than Seth?
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Old Dec 18, 2014, 11:13 am
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Originally Posted by eponymous_coward
So, is anyone ever going to get a kudo in this thread other than Seth?
When I or someone else finds really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers, I hope so! ^
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Old Feb 27, 2015, 2:06 pm
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Not a P&M blogger per se, but still, incredibly funny and spot on:

http://dougdemuro.kinja.com/for-god-...ine-1688251059

HT, Mr. Pickles on the face book.
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Old Feb 27, 2015, 2:44 pm
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Our own techgirl has some great original posts about being an UberX driver, this is the first of many great posts that give you a look behind the scenes: 24 Hours as an UberX Driver
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Old Feb 27, 2015, 6:56 pm
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Hey, this is up my territory:

Blogs I Love: http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/blog-reviews/blogs-i-love/

Blogs I Like: http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/blog-reviews/blogs-i-like/

I have one more list but I ignore it...for the most part
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Old May 20, 2015, 7:33 pm
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Really appreciated this one from WA rebuilding the DL award chart:

http://blog.wandr.me/2015/05/rebuild...s-award-chart/
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Old May 24, 2015, 6:14 am
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Really appreciated this one from WA rebuilding the DL award chart:

http://blog.wandr.me/2015/05/rebuild...s-award-chart/
Hope he finishes that project. As a comment on Seth's site notes, at least one award price is not correct.
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Old May 24, 2015, 10:09 am
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Hope he finishes that project. As a comment on Seth's site notes, at least one award price is not correct.
Incomplete is different from incorrect. All those prices were published and bookable at the time of the search. And the site clearly states that higher and lower rates may also be available.

And I've added about 75,000 data points in the past 3 days. The available data is growing and I expect that to continue for a long, long time.
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Old May 24, 2015, 11:53 am
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Incomplete is different from incorrect. All those prices were published and bookable at the time of the search. And the site clearly states that higher and lower rates may also be available.

And I've added about 75,000 data points in the past 3 days. The available data is growing and I expect that to continue for a long, long time.
If your purpose is to show various award point levels that DL may charge, then it is incomplete. And not of much use. What I want, and I think most users want, is to have a way to know what the lowest level of points DL will charge so they can pursue that level. When the tool shows that, it will be invaluable.

As I posted, I hope the project is moved along further so that this handy tool provides the info I think most people want (and need).

Very unique work being done by Seth, for which should all thank him.
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