Earlier, I discussed some speculated adjustments to the World of Hyatt program, including modifications to award pricing and the launch of a premium credit card. This was based on a comprehensive but unverified report from Reddit. In that context, there’s an intriguing update…
Hyatt rumor disseminator claims information was entirely fabricated
The same Reddit user who shared the initial rumors regarding the World of Hyatt program changes now asserts that those details were completely fabricated. In a subsequent post titled “well this escalated quickly,” the individual writes the following:
“Time to set the record straight.
The whole “Hyatt overhaul leak” post was not real. None of it.
It was merely an experiment for a college class. It aimed to observe how effortlessly unverified information spreads online when it appears plausible, employs insider terminology, provides specific operational insights, and aligns with existing concerns or expectations.
I input some believable award modifications into ChatGPT, hit post, and was curious to see what unfolded.
I didn’t anticipate that every award travel blog would headline this on Friday morning.
Apologies for causing everyone distress. Hopefully, Hyatt doesn’t implement anything worse than what I concocted.”
These World of Hyatt adjustments are apparently all fabricated?!
It’s difficult to determine what to think of this precisely…
So this was an academic experiment, aimed at understanding how easily misinformation circulates? I mean, if you share something sensational and credible enough on a site like Reddit, then yes, it’ll spread rapidly. Is that truly shocking? This feels a bit inconsiderate to me, but whatever.
Understandably, some might say “you foolish bloggers, why disseminate such unverified information?” It’s a valid critique, though let me point out a few aspects:
– While people get frustrated when information turns out to be incorrect, they delight in leaks that prove accurate; that falls under “you win some, you lose some”
– In the vast majority of cases when we do encounter detailed leaks, they tend to be correct, or largely correct; this holds true for most credit card and loyalty program leaks
– Typically, we employ some reasoning in evaluating how credible leaks are, based on the level of detail offered; when someone intentionally makes it detailed to deceive, well, that complicates matters
– People are clearly very invested in these programs, so when they hear rumors, they seek more information; each time there’s a rumor on Reddit and I don’t write about it, some will reach out to inquire if I’ve seen it, and ask for my perspective
– Of course, it’s crucial to underscore when a post is grounded in unverified rumors, so one must approach these subjects with the appropriate expectations
Lastly, call me a conspiracy theorist, but I can’t help but wonder if there’s more to this. Is everything indeed completely fabricated, as claimed? Or is the true falsehood the assertion that the initial post was a lie? Interpret it as you wish, but I’m not convinced this second post is entirely honest either.
There’s much to be skeptical about here…
Bottom line
Previously, rumors surfaced on Reddit regarding Hyatt’s intentions for substantial alterations to its World of Hyatt loyalty program. Now, the individual who posted those rumors insists they’re utterly fabricated, claiming it was a school experiment.
This all feels quite peculiar, so I’m unsure what to conclude at this juncture. Believe it or not, I’m uncertain whether to trust the first post or the second post…
What is your take on this Reddit Hyatt rumor situation?