US BAHT RUN = THE LIST
 

Ok, so I'm a newbie.

But these two threads are eerily similar.

At first I thought the "US BAHT RUN" thread was a parody on "The List" thread; now I'm not so sure!

Each thread is premised on withholding information for the safekeeping of abuses by the masses and by "The Industry" for the benefit of a designated group (a group more knowledgeable? more trustworthy? with more seniority?)

Well, who cares? If you have information and you don't want to share it, bully for you! Create you own boards! Set up private mailing lists! But leave the "masses" out of it.

If you are so unhappy that FlyerTalk has become a pedestrian forum for "newbies" or "coupon swappers" or "lurkers", then do something positive and create your own forums of expression (public or private) where you will feel more comfortable.

This is the internet: it attracts all types of folks. This site has the advantage of getting good press, undoubtedly thanks to the many FTers who post useful infomation regularly.

But, there seems to be a certain sentiment of how things used to be, things were better before the masses arrived, etc (sounds like air travel in the 1960s and 1970s!).

I'm trying to participate in positive, honest, informative posts on these boards. Unfortunately, some folks seem to be very preoccupied with the past, a past that excludes (de facto, of course, but perhaps by design, as well) many current members of the community.

Personally, I was just very happy to have found one month ago this site and people who shared my passion for travel and miles. Now I don't feel so welcome.

Thanks for your time.

Don't worry, this is just a temporary cycle here at FT. You are most welcome and I personally hope that the threads of this nature don't turn you off the board.

Even I have mixed feelings after seeing our Air Canada MDH shut down. It is gonna cost me a lot more money to fly the rest of the year now. Overall though I am pro on disclosure of legal items.

Dorian

I am all for tip sharing openly.

I value the profit for all FlyerTalkers to learn and use the tips instantly (but may be for a shorter period only) higher than the exclusive privilege for a few for (may be only) a longer time.

You are most welcome, IMHO, as is anyone/everyone! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

You, as do I and others, individually and with your own personal judgement make the call as to the "appropriate" level of participation that properly suits you - for posting and for whatever else!

Enjoy the FT boards! Thanks for participating! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Don't let it phase you - there are some awesome people in the FT community. Glad to have you - now get off your butt and contribute something! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

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Ken in Sacramento

sorry for the way off post travelman ken but how on earth do you get all those statuses with all those airlines and hotels in one calendar year http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/confused.gif