I wonder if some of these "noobs" are spy's for the credit card companies trying to figure out how we do everything. Yes I know i'm also a non elite member... but at least iv'e been around since 2014.
There have been other threads which have been shut down (or certain discussions ended) because of suspected bank employees reading what people post on here.
you think the ceo of chase needs some ms 
It doesnt need to be the CEO, someone at these banks knows they're losing money from many of the things we do, and its pretty obvious based on how we've seen serious changes in the game that they take action based on how people play them. So its not a matter of who's "snooping" here, its a matter of the banks want to know whats going on and how best to stop it (If thats in fact whats going on here, and I'm not saying it is).
Or (and probably more likely) its noobs being to lazy or stupid to read what others have put the time in to posting and reading.
I don't understand how people apply for cards expecting to get the signup bonus without having a clue as to how they're going to do the spending. Do the research before applying for the card.
See my signature. What's worse is people who sign up for cards, do the spending and then realize that they can't afford to pay off their purchases. Banks love those guys.
People get blinded by the possibility of flying first class for "free" or "free" stays at five star hotels. I'm not blaming Dan or Lucky or anyone who has a travel/deals blog like this, but some people are sold by the headlines and don't realize that things aren't as simple as they may seem at first glance.
