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"Ain't capitalism and free choice great?"

Absolutely - and "an educated consumer is our best customer."

An interesting (if somewhat cryptic) statement, especially since you noted in another post in this thread that you apparently never intended to join this particular cruise at all; to wit:

"Can't wait until my first cruise - once the six kids are older."

I think its nice that you were concerned enough to make repeated inquiries about matters such as compensation for those who have worked so hard in organizing this junket, while at the same time never intending to take advantage of the service yourself. It is obvious to even the most jaded observer that you asked the questions you did solely out of altruistic concern for the pocketbooks of your fellow Freepers. Applause.

Educated choices are the wisest ones.

And don't you agree that hidden agendas are sometimes the most transparent?

Guess what? Not only did the organizers (FRN) pay for their own way through the Professional Travel Agent (not affiliated with FR/FRN)That Handled All The Money, but they also paid more by providing extras out of their own pockets.
(You'd be shocked, not only at the size of those expenses, but how graciously extras were offered, without anything expected in return)

NOT ONE PENNY went to any of our rooms or upgrades. Anyone who upgraded paid for it out of their own pocket. How insulting for you to imply any of the FRN personally gained from that cruise. You underestimate the caliber of people involved. Ask anyone who knows me. Nobody pays my way but me, and I'll bet I've even paid the way for an exFReeper or two that you know.

If it matters any to you, which I doubt it does, you are listening to all the wrong people.