Topguest additional points for checkins [Update Jan 2014 - program has ended]
Sep 30, 2012 | 12:04 pm
#1081
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SMF, OGG
Programs: UA MM, Alaska Airlines MVP
Posts: 197
we didn't reply
Sep 30, 2012 | 1:12 pm
#1083
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: SC USA
Programs: Delta, AA, Hilton, Priority Club, USAir, American Express Membership Rewards, Ultimate Rew, United
Posts: 505
Sep 30, 2012 | 11:28 pm
#1084
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 266
Well, I got the letter over the weekend, but am still getting points from my automatic check-ins. I have stopped my automatic check-ins, and we'll see what happens. Here is the letter:
Suspicious account activity
Hi Don, We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest.
Suspicious account activity
Hi Don, We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest.
Sep 30, 2012 | 11:31 pm
#1085
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,183
Well, I got the letter over the weekend, but am still getting points from my automatic check-ins. I have stopped my automatic check-ins, and we'll see what happens. Here is the letter:
Suspicious account activity
Hi Don, We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest.
Suspicious account activity
Hi Don, We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest.
Oct 1, 2012 | 9:35 am
#1089
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: DL, Amex MR
Posts: 287
A little interesting tidbit I just noticed...
Got the warning e-mail a few days ago. Check-ins via m.foursquare.com and Auto4sq aren't showing up on the TG account, and I'm not getting e-mails. But, when I check in using the iPhone app, they show up on TG and I get the e-mail immediately.
Perhaps TG has figured out how to distinguish between mobile devices (which it likes) and computers (which it doesn't)?
Can anyone else report the same?
Got the warning e-mail a few days ago. Check-ins via m.foursquare.com and Auto4sq aren't showing up on the TG account, and I'm not getting e-mails. But, when I check in using the iPhone app, they show up on TG and I get the e-mail immediately.
Perhaps TG has figured out how to distinguish between mobile devices (which it likes) and computers (which it doesn't)?
Can anyone else report the same?
Oct 1, 2012 | 9:52 am
#1091
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 266
A little interesting tidbit I just noticed...
Got the warning e-mail a few days ago. Check-ins via m.foursquare.com and Auto4sq aren't showing up on the TG account, and I'm not getting e-mails. But, when I check in using the iPhone app, they show up on TG and I get the e-mail immediately.
Perhaps TG has figured out how to distinguish between mobile devices (which it likes) and computers (which it doesn't)?
Can anyone else report the same?
Got the warning e-mail a few days ago. Check-ins via m.foursquare.com and Auto4sq aren't showing up on the TG account, and I'm not getting e-mails. But, when I check in using the iPhone app, they show up on TG and I get the e-mail immediately.
Perhaps TG has figured out how to distinguish between mobile devices (which it likes) and computers (which it doesn't)?
Can anyone else report the same?
I just checked in manually and received points immediately, but I assume my days are numbered.
Oct 1, 2012 | 10:01 am
#1092
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA Silver/Marriott Gold/Hilton Gold
Posts: 540
Welp, looks like I might as well put everything on hold for a minute. It appears Auto4sq needs some spelling help.
All check-ins successfully pauseded. Resume when ready...
Oct 1, 2012 | 10:35 am
#1093
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,292
Oct 1, 2012 | 10:42 am
#1094
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: New York
Programs: Cutting down :-(
Posts: 604
I'm no computer programmer, but I don't think it's rocket science to figure out who is really at a location and who isn't. If you visit foursquare.com, it says next to each check in "YourName via [platform]," where platform can be Auto4sq, Foursquare mobile web, Foursquare for iPhone, etc.. All one would have to do is restrict credit to posts coming from iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, etc. That's more effective than random bans and more fair to those that actually visit these locations.
Oct 1, 2012 | 10:55 am
#1095
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,292
Not quite. More accurately, that location isn't known. Plus, it's easy for them to know that you can travel only so quickly.