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May 20, 2010 | 12:59 am
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May 20, 2010 | 9:40 am
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I've been chastised for misusing the J and C fare buckets. Both mean Business Class in most cases, but some airlines do not use one or the other at all.
I dropped a "J" reference on a "C" airline's board and quickly got flamed for it.
Or maybe it was the other way around...who knows...
I dropped a "J" reference on a "C" airline's board and quickly got flamed for it.
Or maybe it was the other way around...who knows...
May 20, 2010 | 3:38 pm
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Welcome to the world of internet forums. All forums are likes this. Longtime members get accustomed to doing things a certain way, and they don't like to take time out of what they are doing to deal with someone who is new to a site. Most don't like newbies at all. However, new members here or anywhere shouldn't be put off by the snarkiness of certain members. There's always longtime members who are willing to point you in the right direction, in a kind and helpful way. Just ignore the ones who would rather call you lazy and dumb and move on. Don't judge the entire site by a few members.
One last thing... I really do appreciate everything that is contributed by all members here. I have learned a lot and saved a lot with this information, long before I became a member. Flyertalk as a whole is extremely helpful.
One last thing... I really do appreciate everything that is contributed by all members here. I have learned a lot and saved a lot with this information, long before I became a member. Flyertalk as a whole is extremely helpful.
I feel sorry for the "snarky" (love that word) members, but there are always a few just nasty people where ever you go. Most folks seem to be really nice and enjoy sharing their knowledge, and I appreciate learning. The Glossary is very helpful, and my only problem is a quick look at FT usually ends hours later - sigh - it's as bad as Facebook for time "wasting"!
May 21, 2010 | 8:21 am
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Personally, I find it hard to believe that navigation, the site layout, and basic abbrevs are all that hard to figure out. After all it does say, "Welcome to MilesBuzz! Read me first!"
I don't get spun up either way. Too many flights and not enough days in the year as it is
May 21, 2010 | 8:25 am
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May 23, 2010 | 12:40 pm
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May 23, 2010 | 1:04 pm
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May 24, 2010 | 8:35 pm
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Around 1980 there were some (or an) Aussie researchers at U. of Tex. at Austin studying the intriguing use of acronyms by Americans. Apparently we Americans at large were already heavy into using them then in comparison to the Australians.
May 24, 2010 | 8:46 pm
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aussies vs yanks
Aussies just make up entire words usually in a pair that rhyme...Americans were getting ready for text messaging, where making up abbreviations will render a whole generation too stupid to write complete sentences.
May 25, 2010 | 12:25 am
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