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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #60 on: June 27, 2015, 10:57:23 PM »
OTOH, if you start with the best TR's they'll get spoiled...

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #61 on: June 27, 2015, 10:58:16 PM »
OTOH, if you start with the best TR's they'll get spoiled...
I can provide a bad TR
Look at my cancun TR

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #62 on: June 27, 2015, 11:04:42 PM »
I can provide a bad TR
Look at my cancun TR
Oh c'mon! Was a great read.

You obviously can't expect a review of a Ford Focus to be as exciting as that of a Lamborghini Aventador...

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #63 on: June 28, 2015, 12:37:08 AM »
Dan do you want to add a poll?

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #64 on: June 28, 2015, 12:54:46 AM »
Dan do you want to add a poll?
Why? Did anyone say he shouldn't?
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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #65 on: June 28, 2015, 12:55:29 AM »
I meant, it would be a good suggestion

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #66 on: June 28, 2015, 01:26:02 AM »
Please add candidates to the wiki.
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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #67 on: June 28, 2015, 08:05:31 AM »
Something else to consider: lots of DDMS readers would consider an international trip way out of their mileage, planning, league. Even if it was all spelled out or broken down for them. Since we have ones on Yellowstone, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, California, etc..., it may be wise to start with those. It will probably be much more relatable to the DDMS crowd.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #68 on: June 28, 2015, 08:56:41 AM »
Something else to consider: lots of DDMS readers would consider an international trip way out of their mileage, planning, league. Even if it was all spelled out or broken down for them. Since we have ones on Yellowstone, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, California, etc..., it may be wise to start with those. It will probably be much more relatable to the DDMS crowd.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #69 on: June 28, 2015, 10:26:30 AM »
Something else to consider: lots of DDMS readers would consider an international trip way out of their mileage, planning, league. Even if it was all spelled out or broken down for them. Since we have ones on Yellowstone, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, California, etc..., it may be wise to start with those. It will probably be much more relatable to the DDMS crowd.
The point of many of the TR's here is that aspirational travel is very attainable.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #70 on: June 28, 2015, 10:51:24 AM »
Something else to consider: lots of DDMS readers would consider an international trip way out of their mileage, planning, league. Even if it was all spelled out or broken down for them. Since we have ones on Yellowstone, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, California, etc..., it may be wise to start with those. It will probably be much more relatable to the DDMS crowd.
I disagree.
Most ddms'ers still enjoy a good and fascinating article/TR, for example the island hopper TR, IMHO.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #71 on: June 28, 2015, 10:57:33 AM »
Please add candidates to the wiki.
(With links)
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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #72 on: June 28, 2015, 11:02:33 AM »
Dan are you looking to publish old TR's or a way to encourage new ones?

I find lots of domestic city's are lacking good reports, (and yes I started writing 3 TR's and...)

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #73 on: June 28, 2015, 11:05:14 AM »
The point of many of the TR's here is that aspirational travel is very attainable.
A different issue with international travel is that it's usually more time off from work and more time consuming to plan, not everybody has AJK's boss!I do hear both sides though, so I guess a mix of both would be best.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #74 on: June 28, 2015, 11:06:41 AM »
I think this is long overdue. But, I'd be pretty selective about the ones you post. Everyone knows the different between a TR that was done just to be "yotze"  and a TR that work went into. I'd only post those in latter category. Or, if there is a unique aspect, such as writing style, destination, occurrence etc. Goes without saying the TR would have to be grammatically correct and edited.

Also, I'd give the author the opportunity to respond to DDMS comments.
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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #75 on: June 28, 2015, 11:19:04 AM »
I disagree.
Most ddms'ers still enjoy a good and fascinating article/TR, for example the island hopper TR, IMHO.

It depends on what a TR is supposed to accomplish. If it's about entertainment, the more exotic ones are obviously preferable. However, if the purpose is to inspire, there are many avid miles and points collectors that simply are unable to take exotic trips due to family, time constraints, minyan, etc. That's where a more practical TR would come in handy.
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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #76 on: June 28, 2015, 11:20:19 AM »
Wiki updated.

Agree with AJK in that the author should have the ability to respond to DDMS comments.

Also don't think it has to be limited to international travel. Some people prefer regional and some international; through the beauty of the miles game everything is attainable and a taste of both worlds should be given. Excited for this to come to life.
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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #77 on: June 28, 2015, 11:22:03 AM »
It depends on what a TR is supposed to accomplish. If it's about entertainment, the more exotic ones are obviously preferable. However, if the purpose is to inspire, there are many avid miles and points collectors that simply are unable to take exotic trips due to family, time constraints, minyan, etc. That's where a more practical TR would come in handy.
True, good point, then maybe both types of TR's should be featured.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #78 on: June 28, 2015, 11:24:28 AM »
I think this is long overdue. But, I'd be pretty selective about the ones you post. Everyone knows the different between a TR that was done just to be "yotze"  and a TR that work went into. I'd only post those in latter category. Or, if there is a unique aspect, such as writing style, destination, occurrence etc. Goes without saying the TR would have to be grammatically correct and edited.

Also, I'd give the author the opportunity to respond to DDMS comments.
+1
And that's why I think we should start with Mrs. AJK's TR's, as stated upthread.

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Re: Should DDF TRs Be Featured On DDMS?
« Reply #79 on: June 28, 2015, 11:55:39 AM »
+1
And that's why I think we should start with Mrs. AJK's TR's, as stated upthread.
If it's featured, I Can't wait for the frummies on DDMS to start having a field day, when they find out it was written by a women!