Risks of potential harassment or retaliation when flying with flyertalk tag?
 

I know this may sound silly, but what are the chances of such harassments/retaliation when carrying an FT tag on carry-ons, luggage, etc?

Ever since the 'enhanced' patdowns are in place, and following protests of these enhancements; I am wondering if FT had become the forefront of TSA's annoyance to public protests, hence the question.

Hell, I'm wondering how long it will take for me to get on a no fly list just for posting here.

I fly from Texas to DCA on Sunday and back on Tuesday. I'll try to remember to post here about any experiences I may have.

I have the tags prominently displayed on my carryon bags, and I haven't received any extra attention from the TSA, airline staff, or anyone. I think one of the receptionists at an Admirals Club mentioned it once, but that's it.

In fact, the NoS was shut down at least twice as I was in line right before I went through. Is this a coincidence or TSOs not wanting to deal with more likely opt-outs? I'd place money on the former, but it's fun to imagine the possiblities. :D

Too late. We know who you are and we know where you live. ;)

TSA has never mentioned anything about it to me. Airline crews yes (many times in fact...it's a good conversation starter) but not the Smurfs.

When I worked for the government, one of my duties was tracking people down (related to business taxes), I realized just how easy it was to get all sorts of useful information on people. Plus, I was required to use my real name and all that in a professional context. So I kind of stopped caring. I probably should care more, but eh.

Same here, for many years.

I HAVE met other FTers because of FT luggage tags. ^

I have only seen one of those tags in my 8 years at TSA. The person who had it on the bag did not post on TSS. Most of the line officers dont know about this forum.

:eek: :p

I've noticed that some TSA clerks have scowled either at my FT tag, or my Blogdad Bob shirt when I fly out of DEN... ;)

I think this is probably the correct answer.

Mike

No they didn't. You are mistaken. They are always friendly.

I am in the RCC, or else I would start laughing! :D

Be sure to get back to us on your experiences if you have any.. It'll be something exciting perhaps.. Even Pissy might be spying on this forum right now... :p

Just curious, but how do you know that person did not post on TSS??? Did they tell you that and you believed them?