Any critiques before I post?
https://www.dansdeals.com/more/dans-commentary/dark-side-earning-credit-card-points-psa-dont-swipe-others/
I will probably get some flack for writing this, but please cut me some slack. (Or is it the other way around with the flack and slack?).
While I think the post is well written, I think it's a drop too bland (maybe I feel that way because nothing is news and I might be aware of more details than posted there).
Here's what I think is missing/needs to be changed:
1. I propose the following edits (inserted here in bold) to the first paragraph:
Everyone loves earning points and miles, and they should as long as everything is kept in the right perspective and balance. It’s allowed me and many others to travel the world in first class and stay in five star resorts for free. The memories created from those trips as well as once in a lifetime moments like throwing out the first pitch of game 7 at the World Series in my hometown are truly priceless. But unfortunately, the unbalanced and/or unchecked pursuit of easy points and whatever comes along with them, have left some with memories and experiences seared deeply into their minds.
2. Right after that paragraph add something about things that are non materialistic that are priceless. Family, kids, אמונה, learning, etc.
3. Add something about how the banks pay for all the points they dole out - financed by the profits of fees and finance charges paid by
most CC holders. Use the old saying that those that understand interest earn it, and those that don't - pay it.
4. I think your statement about a briefcase full of cash doesn't make it close enough for people. They think of that as a large sum of 100s of thousands. Make it more real by saying that whenever you give any amount to anyone, you should be ready to not get it back. Unexpected things can happen even the most honest guy with the best intentions. If you're not able to handle a situation of not being paid back, then you probably shouldn't hand over that amount (in cash or CC).