Except if the points deducted as a result of the transfer put you below the lifetime requirement.

That's a strange meaning of "Lifetime".

But I believe someone actually tested that, and retained the lifetime status.

Seth, I know someone tested it and had their lifetime points balance decline. They were still above the 2MM mark.

I don't know of anyone testing it and going below 2MM; I would expect their LT status to be revoked if they go below 2MM LT points. I'm just above 2MM LT points and I have no intention of testing it.

IIRC someone did test it with their points going below the threshold and they lost the lifetime status. I think this was a case of someone making lifetime status, then transferring points to spouse to help spouse's quest for lifetime status.

Check post 1725, yes it did happen.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...tatus-115.html

Thank you for posting the link; expectations confirmed.

Now we know: lifetime status (at least according to the popup) is lost.

... so, we can safely assume that 2MM LT MR points is a Lifetime requirement. IE: You can't gift away points that take you below 2MM lifetime and keep LT Plat.

Hello everyone,

I am very glad to say that my escalation within Marriott and to the CEO was met with a very impressive and positive response. Marriott has made me whole AND listened to my feedback, deciding to remove the lifetime points deduction clause entirely :-) while still continuing to offer the buyback program. With that, I leave everyone with three points:

1) Kudos to the Marriott team for making things right!
2) I hope my efforts has, can, and will help everyone.
3) Reminder to everyone never to be a naysayer or listen to the naysayers. I assume the creators of this site hoped that it would help empower customers and today that dream is fulfilled.

Cheers,
Tigrr49

Congratulations on an impressive achievement. Would be interested in a more detailed description of how you accomplished this.

I'll be interested to see if they actually follow through w/ removing the lifetime deduction policy entirely.

Cheers.

The language has disappeared from the Marriott page linked above.

Great! I'll edit the wiki.

Cheers.