Suggestion: Close the Gaming Loyalty Programs Forum
Jun 28, 2015, 9:40 pm
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Disappointing.
Jun 28, 2015, 9:48 pm
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At least this one didn't go on for 370 posts like the thread to close Travel News did.
Jun 28, 2015, 9:52 pm
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Jun 28, 2015, 10:17 pm
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Jun 28, 2015, 10:35 pm
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Jun 28, 2015, 11:35 pm
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I'm sure many "forum users" you speak of have followed or at least read this thread. I have; I just don't see the need to restate what others have said as it would do nothing more than supply an obnoxious "+1".
For the record, I have no particular love for the Gaming Loyalty forum; like all other FT forums I participate in, I do so when I believe I can be helpful or contribute a certain point of view. That said, I'll give said obnoxious +1 here and say that:
- Gaming loyalty programs are very similar to the other loyalty programs that are the heart of FT's "Miles&Points" category;
- many threads in Gaming Loyalty contain useful or hard-to-find information on these programs or the operations of the companies running these programs; and
- it is difficult to think of what other forum(s) might appropriately host such threads.
Jun 29, 2015, 6:09 am
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Do you not agree that it's basically a loyalty points program, much like any airline or hotel program. Isn't that the purpose of FlyerTalk? Miles+POINTS?
Other than making irrelevant (or even snide) remarks, what purpose would posting in that forum's thread serve that wouldn't be better / more appropriately done here?
I'm sure many "forum users" you speak of have followed or at least read this thread. I have; I just don't see the need to restate what others have said as it would do nothing more than supply an obnoxious "+1".
For the record, I have no particular love for the Gaming Loyalty forum; like all other FT forums I participate in, I do so when I believe I can be helpful or contribute a certain point of view. That said, I'll give said obnoxious +1 here and say that:
I'm sure many "forum users" you speak of have followed or at least read this thread. I have; I just don't see the need to restate what others have said as it would do nothing more than supply an obnoxious "+1".
For the record, I have no particular love for the Gaming Loyalty forum; like all other FT forums I participate in, I do so when I believe I can be helpful or contribute a certain point of view. That said, I'll give said obnoxious +1 here and say that:
- Gaming loyalty programs are very similar to the other loyalty programs that are the heart of FT's "Miles&Points" category;
- many threads in Gaming Loyalty contain useful or hard-to-find information on these programs or the operations of the companies running these programs; and
- it is difficult to think of what other forum(s) might appropriately host such threads.
Jun 29, 2015, 6:22 am
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Who said I hate gaming loyalty programs? 
I wasn't even the one who started this thread it seems you failed to note. I just pointed out the painfully obvious which is that it's a lightly trafficked a forum and MHO is that TB should regularly review whether such slow forums be slated for shuttering.
I wasn't even the one who started this thread it seems you failed to note. I just pointed out the painfully obvious which is that it's a lightly trafficked a forum and MHO is that TB should regularly review whether such slow forums be slated for shuttering.
Jun 29, 2015, 6:45 am
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Who said I hate gaming loyalty programs? I wasn't even the one who started this thread it seems you failed to note. I just pointed out the painfully obvious which is that it's a lightly trafficked a forum and MHO is that TB should regularly review whether such slow forums be slated for shuttering.
I wasn't even the one who started this thread it seems you failed to note. I just pointed out the painfully obvious which is that it's a lightly trafficked a forum and MHO is that TB should regularly review whether such slow forums be slated for shuttering.
You sure seem to have a heck of a lot of opinion and interest vis-a-vis the Gaming Loyalty Forum.
I support closing moribund forums and you can examine for yourself if you haven't already nsx's 2014 forum stats spreadsheet which shows the amount of traffic or lack thereof in each forum.
Less is more.
Less is more.
Yes, that the way it's supposed to be if TB followed its own guidelines adopted in this motion however for whatever reason it seems unwilling to do so hence the suggestions on an ad hoc basis.
The linked forum activity spreadsheet doesn't support that claim and would suggest you compare the Travel News forum activity with the Gaming Loyalty program traffic.
If all of TB can't be bothered conducting a review then perhaps the wording should be changed to merely say that year end numbers will be compiled and reported with no requirement of further action.
If all of TB can't be bothered conducting a review then perhaps the wording should be changed to merely say that year end numbers will be compiled and reported with no requirement of further action.
- fix based earning and redemptions (of points)
- bonus levels
- elite tiers
- status matches to other programs
- elite tier achievement levels
- discretionary awards
- challenges to earn more points or tiers
- bonuses for those who spend more (points for purchases and spend as well as gaming)
- credit card partners and promotions (for points, bonuses and elite tiers)
- partners with other award programs (i.e. earn Total Rewards Points with Caesars Entertainment and spend on SPG Starwood hotel stays and vice-versa)
Not sure you could find a category of awards programs that are MORE oriented towards the earning and spending of points.
Jun 29, 2015, 6:56 am
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I don't even understand the motivation behind demands to close "underutilized" forums. Is the internet too crowded? We're running out of room? I don't think so!
I agree that essentially abandoned forums might as well be closed. But forums meeting the well-defined needs of a niche group should continue to do that. What's the counter-argument?
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I agree that essentially abandoned forums might as well be closed. But forums meeting the well-defined needs of a niche group should continue to do that. What's the counter-argument?
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Jun 29, 2015, 7:10 am
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Not sure you could find a category of awards programs that are MORE oriented towards the earning and spending of points.
Originally Posted by bdschobel
I don't even understand the motivation behind demands to close "underutilized" forums. Is the internet too crowded?
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Jun 29, 2015, 10:07 am
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Personally, I peak in a few times a week. When I have something to contribute, I contribute. This is the same way I operate in the Delta forum, or anywhere else on FlyerTalk. I do not post just to "hear my own voice," if I do not have something "real" to contribute I stay quiet. (exception : Delta Lounge)
If you are looking for some targeted details about a Gaming Loyalty Program, it is "basically" there with very little "filler."
Like I mentioned before, it makes no difference to me if you close the board or not. I you want to develop metrics that automatically close forums due to lack of activity.. go for it....
I know for a fact there has been some quality and thoughtful commentary in that forum. Is there a lot. No. Is it a huge success. No. Does it have a direct relation to loyalty programs and Miles+Points? Yes.
I still stand by my assertion that the Gaming Loyalty Forum is a lot more relative to the "purpose" of FlyerTalk than a lot of other forums.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:23 am
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That's not something upon which we disagree as I also feel the same however that shouldn't mean it escapes scrutiny for low traffic simply because it's points & miles related. I'll leave it at that however and we can agree to disagree.
Jun 29, 2015, 3:50 pm
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What about, instead of having a forum for gaming loyalty programs, having one for gaming vacations in general? I would not be surprised if some people simply weren't looking in the forum because they were thinking "Nah, no interest in those programs...I just want to have a gaming vacation and call it a day."
Jun 29, 2015, 8:25 pm
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What about, instead of having a forum for gaming loyalty programs, having one for gaming vacations in general? I would not be surprised if some people simply weren't looking in the forum because they were thinking "Nah, no interest in those programs...I just want to have a gaming vacation and call it a day."
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/gamin...tinations.html