Risks of potential harassment or retaliation when flying with flyertalk tag?
Nov 19, 2010 | 4:53 pm
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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.
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.
Nov 19, 2010 | 5:10 pm
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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.
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.
Nov 19, 2010 | 5:15 pm
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Nov 19, 2010 | 5:21 pm
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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.
Nov 19, 2010 | 5:23 pm
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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.
Nov 19, 2010 | 5:58 pm
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Nov 19, 2010 | 6:13 pm
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Nov 19, 2010 | 6:17 pm
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Nov 19, 2010 | 6:19 pm
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Nov 19, 2010 | 6:23 pm
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Nov 19, 2010 | 9:37 pm
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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...
Nov 19, 2010 | 9:40 pm
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Just curious, but how do you know that person did not post on TSS??? Did they tell you that and you believed them?