How do I get to coupon connection?
Nov 30, 2005 | 5:08 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Melbourne, Australia; NYC, LHR, GVA
Programs: UA 1K 2MM; QF 1P; DJ WP; CX DIA, EK GL, HH DIAMOND; PC Spire RA; SPG PLAT; HERTZ PC; Avis CC
Posts: 255
How do I get to coupon connection?
I have a few expiring certs but cant find the forum.
Chandi
Chandi
Nov 30, 2005 | 8:01 am
#2
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL: 3.8 MM, Marriott: Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 24,575
Originally Posted by chandi
I have a few expiring certs but cant find the forum.
Chandi
Chandi
chandi....this is not so much a technical issue as it is a procedural issue.
Current FlyerTalk rules are that a member needs to have a minimum of 90 days experience with FlyerTalk as well as a minimum of 90 posts. Youve certainly got the time in grade but are a bit short of the post count requirement.
Heres an explanation from Randy Petersen as to why the change was made:
What we value most on FlyerTalk is dialog about the topic of miles and points. It's in our history and in our souls. The Coupon Connection grows out of the familiarity of Community, which is actually a good thing. However lately we've found that new members have become members of FlyerTalk to take advantage of the generosity of The Coupon Connection. I have strong feelings that is not the best direction for FlyerTalk. As a result, we've instituted a feature of FlyerTalk that will limit access to The Coupon Connection to those members we feel have contributed enough to FlyerTalk to enjoy the benefits of posting on this forum. The idea that by posting in the miles, points and travel forums, members will better familiarize themselves with the other members they may exchange with later and have developed a sense of respect for the Community we call FlyerTalk. We feel that it's better to give first into the Community of FlyerTalk by way of content, advice and information than it is to be lined up at the goodie wagon. I feel that becoming part of the Community of FlyerTalk will go a long way toward enjoying the other benefits of this wonderful group of people.
Dec 1, 2005 | 3:30 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: sfo
Programs: AA plat, UA 1k
Posts: 37
90 posts is a lot. I made a few, highly informative posts some time ago, and am surprised to not be able to see CC. I guess I will post like crazy to get access, and increase the signal to noise ratio in these forums. I personally dislike the "chatty" nature of certain posts, but if the system requires it, so be it.
Dec 1, 2005 | 7:37 pm
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
Originally Posted by TDBOS
90 posts is a lot. I made a few, highly informative posts some time ago, and am surprised to not be able to see CC. I guess I will post like crazy to get access, and increase the signal to noise ratio in these forums. I personally dislike the "chatty" nature of certain posts, but if the system requires it, so be it.
Dec 2, 2005 | 12:05 am
#6
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Originally Posted by TDBOS
90 posts is a lot.
Surely, as a frequent traveler, you can post your own experiences, or answer someone else's question about points or miles.
Dec 2, 2005 | 12:33 am
#7
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL: 3.8 MM, Marriott: Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 24,575
Originally Posted by tom911
If you post a couple times a week, you'll be there before you know it
Surely, as a frequent traveler, you can post your own experiences, or answer someone else's question about points or miles.
Surely, as a frequent traveler, you can post your own experiences, or answer someone else's question about points or miles.
Sure there are ways to circumvent the system and rack up useless posts. And we're ready to prevent this if necessary.
But we'd all be much more appreciative and thankful if new members did not use FlyerTalk as a means to make a "hit and run" score on a freebie.
The value of FlyerTalk is the ongoing exchange of tips, advice and experience in maximizing our miles and points in the various hotel and airline programs.
So I'd hope we'd all work together to keep FlyerTalk the #1 resource on the Internet for this purpose.
Dec 2, 2005 | 12:41 am
#8
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Originally Posted by Cholula
The value of FlyerTalk is the ongoing exchange of tips, advice and experience in maximizing our miles and points in the various hotel and airline programs.
Dec 3, 2005 | 2:16 pm
#10
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,220
If you just qualified, you sometimes have to log out and back in.
If you use MyFlyerTalk, you will not see it until you subscribe to the forum after becoming eligible.
William
If you use MyFlyerTalk, you will not see it until you subscribe to the forum after becoming eligible.
William
Dec 3, 2005 | 3:39 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 280
[B]UPDATE: [/B] access gained!
I have 90 days/90 post; I logged in, I logged out; I cleared the cache; I scanned the community section for coupon connection...
What do I still wrong? Why I cant see cc? Do I have to wait a couple of days?
How many exactly?
UPDATE: Now I have access!
What do I still wrong? Why I cant see cc? Do I have to wait a couple of days?
How many exactly?
UPDATE: Now I have access!
Last edited by Yokdoc; Dec 3, 2005 at 3:55 pm
Dec 3, 2005 | 6:24 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: LAS
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 324
Originally Posted by Cholula
Sure there are ways to circumvent the system and rack up useless posts.
(This is actually my 91st post, so I don't need it for the 90. Just waiting out the time.)
Dec 3, 2005 | 9:37 pm
#13
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL: 3.8 MM, Marriott: Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 24,575
Originally Posted by NerveEnding
So would this post of mine be considered a useless post?
(This is actually my 91st post, so I don't need it for the 90. Just waiting out the time.)
(This is actually my 91st post, so I don't need it for the 90. Just waiting out the time.)
But your post prompted me to look through some of your recent history in the airline/hotel forums and you've been providing some very useful and helpful commentary thus far.
Keep up the good work. Glad to have you as a fellow member on FlyerTalk.
