From China to Costa Rica, positive messages have been pouring in from friends around the world who saw my CNN Business Traveller Interview. Hate rhetoric has also reared its ugly head as chronic MSers think TPOL is a snitch thanks to diagram that I didn’t create. I tried to explain my side but alas it’s pointless. The angry Internet mob cannot be pacified.
Today, I find myself slightly peeved because the article that supplements the interview contains a glaring inaccuracy. It reads as follows: “But as those minimum spends are far higher than the average person’s daily expenses, Bachuwa racks in the points through ‘manufactured spending.'”
I never said anything even close to this. I only commented on how MS is a frowned upon practice and how banks specifically use terms that outlaw this behavior. (see my guest post on Frequent Miler: Thou Shalt Not Manufacture Spend) Indeed, I have written articles on how I quit MS including End of MS Means Get Your Life Together and another that is a bit more explicit, I’m Done with Manufactured Spending which I wrote last November.
The takeaway from the interview that I wanted was for viewers to know that points make it possible and that Living Doesn’t Have to Suck. If they want to learn about MS then they should look elsewhere as I, like Carlito Brigante, am out of that game.
Ah well, I still loved the experience. Next stop AC 360.
Why did you even go on CNN? FFS.
Ha! Don’t get it twisted. I liked the interview and Quest is the man. Would do it again, no question
they couldnt get the other big twos, hes the last choice
Your insult is a compliment. I’ll take being #3 considering I’ve only been doing this for two years.
You didn’t get them to agree to let you look at the final cut/article before it was released? And you’re providing legal advice on FM?
Yeah because i have that kind of leverage. And if you actually read the posts, nothing on frequent miler is legal advice. Next…
Yes!
let living suck for those whose life sucks.
keep doing what you’re doing and keep on doing it well.
let the naysayers say their nay. my, my…hey, hey.
Too funny
TPOL you are awesome. It took some time for me to get your personality but I love your brashness. Go #3!
Haa thank you. I am the same in person. Considered a jerk at first contact then friends for life.
Eh I don’t really blame you for doing whatever you can to take your hustle to the next level. It’s not like your pho noodle reviews were going to take you anywhere. Take advantage of any and all opportunities man. Ignore the haters!
Got a pho review to post soon too. Nha Trang on Baxter street. Awful
The haters need to show you on the doll where it hurts. Go TPOL, don’t stop
Hahaha.