peanut head Posted July 26, 2020 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I am relatively new to CC and have only been cruising for a couple of years. What I find disturbing on this site is that many times when someone asks a question or posts a comment regarding their higher level loyalty status or stateroom/suite others feel it necessary to post disparaging remarks. If a cruiser has spent, or is spending, their hard earned money to enjoy their time at sea in whatever capacity they choose, and are not hurting anyone else, then why be snarky to that person? It seems to me that many times the biggest "snobs and elitists" are not those in D/D+/Pinnacle categories and/or Star Class Suites, but those who are not. As we have learned from an early age, if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all. 42 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaGator Posted July 26, 2020 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2020 AMEN and good for you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted July 26, 2020 #3 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Snarkiness is CC’s middle name..... 8 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 26, 2020 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2020 An "Asbestos Suit" 🔥 unfortunately comes in handy at times on these boards. Don't let it get to you, as there are many very nice and helpful poster's around. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXA350 Posted July 26, 2020 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, peanut head said: I am relatively new to CC and have only been cruising for a couple of years. What I find disturbing on this site is that many times when someone asks a question or posts a comment regarding their higher level loyalty status or stateroom/suite others feel it necessary to post disparaging remarks. If a cruiser has spent, or is spending, their hard earned money to enjoy their time at sea in whatever capacity they choose, and are not hurting anyone else, then why be snarky to that person? It seems to me that many times the biggest "snobs and elitists" are not those in D/D+/Pinnacle categories and/or Star Class Suites, but those who are not. As we have learned from an early age, if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all. It's part of the game, you have many members and each one has their own views which can endup in emotional discussions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted July 26, 2020 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Be careful as some people get a kick out of teaming up on others. If they do it is is OK. However, when you do it, it is not. You will figure out who they are and what they do. Stay Safe! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted July 26, 2020 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Some people do have a right to express opinions about today's "Quality of Life" issues between those in suites and those in steerage. Does one have to book a suite to dine in a special restaurant where a steak is a steak and not a second or third class hunk of gristle and tendons in one of the MDRs? Just hyperbole but does raise a point or two.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 26, 2020 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2020 These are the best threads. 😇 M8 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 26, 2020 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Ashland said: An "Asbestos Suit" 🔥 unfortunately comes in handy at times on these boards. Don't let it get to you, as there are many very nice and helpful poster's around. +1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 26, 2020 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Oxo said: Be careful as some people get a kick out of teaming up on others. If they do it is is OK. However, when you do it, it is not. You will figure out who they are and what they do. Stay Safe! The "Feeding Frenzy" posse....legendary on these boards. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 26, 2020 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, klfrodo said: I so wish Bob was still here. He was helpful and unbiased. Helpful, very. Unbiased, negative. M8 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted July 26, 2020 #12 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Just now, Milwaukee Eight said: Unbiased, negative. M8 I never experienced it or saw it, but,,, okay, maybe you did. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted July 26, 2020 #13 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, LXA350 said: It's part of the game, you have many members and each one has their own views which can endup in emotional discussions. This sums it up perfectly. People have views and other people have views on their views. When those views and the other views differ you get more views put more frankly than the first or second view. My personal favs are people’s views on what other people should pay in gratuities and peoples views on what other people should wear to dinner 😂😂 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf Posted July 26, 2020 #14 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Take a look at the country today, many people want what someone else has. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted July 26, 2020 #15 Share Posted July 26, 2020 33 minutes ago, klfrodo said: I so wish Bob was still here. He was helpful and unbiased. Amen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted July 26, 2020 #16 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, klfrodo said: and some of the moderators are just as bad. It's very easy to determine what they "allow" vs. what they like or dislike. I so wish Bob was still here. He was helpful and unbiased. Yes! And he was great about combining threads. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted July 26, 2020 #17 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, klfrodo said: and some of the moderators are just as bad. It's very easy to determine what they "allow" vs. what they like or dislike. This is very sad but true ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted July 26, 2020 #18 Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 hours ago, peanut head said: I am relatively new to CC and have only been cruising for a couple of years. What I find disturbing on this site is that many times when someone asks a question or posts a comment regarding their higher level loyalty status or stateroom/suite others feel it necessary to post disparaging remarks. If a cruiser has spent, or is spending, their hard earned money to enjoy their time at sea in whatever capacity they choose, and are not hurting anyone else, then why be snarky to that person? It seems to me that many times the biggest "snobs and elitists" are not those in D/D+/Pinnacle categories and/or Star Class Suites, but those who are not. As we have learned from an early age, if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all. Please don’t those people bother you. Enjoy your Suite 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 26, 2020 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, klfrodo said: and some of the moderators are just as bad. It's very easy to determine what they "allow" vs. what they like or dislike. I so wish Bob was still here. He was helpful and unbiased. "Yikes" careful what you say about the "Mod's" they'll delete this thread 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted July 26, 2020 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hey, there's always a possibility that all statuses will start back at zero when cruises resume. It absolutlely could happen, especially if the company does a creative bankruptsy. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted July 26, 2020 #21 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mapleleafforever said: Hey, there's always a possibility that all statuses will start back at zero when cruises resume. It absolutlely could happen, especially if the company does a creative bankruptsy. The one thing every company wants regardless of whether it restructures , or has new owners is a loyal client base. The only way I see the loyalty program being reset to zero is if Royal ceases to exist and it’s ships are picked up by several other cruise-lines. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare budmeister Posted July 26, 2020 #22 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, peanut head said: If a cruiser has spent, or is spending, their hard earned money to enjoy their time at sea in whatever capacity they choose, and are not hurting anyone else, then why be snarky to that person? Edited July 26, 2020 by budmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrednole Posted July 26, 2020 #23 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I agree wholeheartedly. I am not ultra-wealthy and am far more frugal than maybe what I should be. As far as cabins or resort rooms go, my choice is based on how long I plan to be in the room. In my personal opinion, how much more would I benefit of spending (for example) $1,000 more for a balcony than an interior room. There are only a handful of S's I will do there but the rest of the time I want to be out enjoying what is offered. I have not cruised before, but we will attempt to Royal Up. If I can maybe go from Interior to OV for $50pp or $100pp to a balcony, we will try. I do the same when we go to a resort. I ask the person nicely if there is an upgrade to the room for a fee. Sometimes that have them, sometimes they done, sometimes they just give it to me, others they make an offer that I can choose to accept. It is like someone told me...don't be Mr. FunSucker. If it makes a person happy, be happy for them. It may not be your thing, but it is obviously theirs. Let them be happy how they see fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted July 27, 2020 #24 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Anyone who stays in a suite and has a higher status has just spent more money that's all. We stay in JS and are D+, but not because we did anything special. We bought it. Anyone who cruises bought whatever cabin they're in or whatever "status" they have. In real life, it means absolutely nothing. On here, it can be an explanation of knowledge. We spent years when our kids were growing up not being able to afford certain things because I chose to be a stay at home mom. We're empty nesters and I went back to work when they were in middle school and our ability to spend changed. It's life.Everyone chooses how to spend what they have. Also, why let strangers on the internet have ANY impact on your life? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 27, 2020 #25 Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Mapleleafforever said: Hey, there's always a possibility that all statuses will start back at zero when cruises resume. It absolutlely could happen, especially if the company does a creative bankruptsy. Pure balderdash! It would be financial suicide for RCCL! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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