Suggestion: Close the Gaming Loyalty Programs Forum
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Suggestion: Close the Gaming Loyalty Programs Forum
TCook mentioned it in another thread and I went and checked and it strikes me as a very lightly trafficked forum. The first page of threads stretches back an entire year. The existing threads could be transferred to Travel Buzz!, USA or just left to die. I think it was a forum with a good intention but one that does not seem to be appealing to enough FTers to remain open.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
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While it's not super active in terms of overall new threads, does it satisfy a niche?
After a cursory look... The MGM/mlife forum sees posts every month and "Caesars (Total Rewards) Diamond Status for $295" is somewhat active.
Is it causing gross harm to let it remain?
After a cursory look... The MGM/mlife forum sees posts every month and "Caesars (Total Rewards) Diamond Status for $295" is somewhat active.
Is it causing gross harm to let it remain?
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Is it causing gross harm to let it remain?
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My sense is that the casual traveler to Vegas or some casino hotel is likely to seek information here on FT (or MP) rather than looking for some specialized gambling websites. [To me personally, it would be reassuring that some of the posters who are active in the gambling forum also post regularly in airline and hotel fora, so that I "know" these people.] This is especially true if the person looking for information is already active in FF or hotel programs and want to know whether the casino properties offer similar perks that might be applicable.
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It is probably a good idea to go back to May 29, 2008 and review this discussion arguing for the establishment for such a forum to better understand its purpose and creation as one of the factors pertaining to considering whether or not it should be closed.
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It is probably a good idea to go back to May 29, 2008 and review this discussion arguing for the establishment for such a forum to better understand its purpose and creation as one of the factors pertaining to considering whether or not it should be closed.
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It is probably a good idea to go back to May 29, 2008 and review this discussion arguing for the establishment for such a forum to better understand its purpose and creation as one of the factors pertaining to considering whether or not it should be closed.
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Not good or bad. Just...interesting.
Is there some larger philosophy in play to your mind?
What would the perfect FlyerTalk forum lineup look like to you?
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Less is more.
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My sense is that the casual traveler to Vegas or some casino hotel is likely to seek information here on FT (or MP) rather than looking for some specialized gambling websites. [To me personally, it would be reassuring that some of the posters who are active in the gambling forum also post regularly in airline and hotel fora, so that I "know" these people.] This is especially true if the person looking for information is already active in FF or hotel programs and want to know whether the casino properties offer similar perks that might be applicable.
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That too, but the Las Vegas destination forum doesn't (ans shouldn't) cover casino and casino hotel programs and perks. We have some people here on FT who are experts on these issues which apply at other locations, not just Vegas.
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And what he said:
is sort of my feeling on the matter. I can only imagine that there are other websites dedicated to the topic that woudl be far more comprehensive and knowledgeable.
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Perhaps SPAM could be repurposed in a way that it could absorb the Gaming Loyalty Threads that actually do see a lot of traffic.
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Is there any chance that a gaming program will offer something that we can, er..., game? I think not. These people are much more numerate than the managers of other loyalty programs. In the absence of any prospect for the forum getting hot, I wouldn't be bothered by a move into SPAM. But I would like to get rid of that lousy forum name (SPAM)!