I'm reluctant to reply, as I'm regretful that I ever got involved in this thread, but a question was addressed to me so I'll try to clarify.
I heard more than a few rumors that
DCL might be offering compensation for those who were sick on the 11/23 cruise. I did get ill during the cruise, so I surmised that I might be a candidate for consideration for such compensation. I merely contacted DCL to find out what was up. I have never demanded anything, nor will I. But, apparently my nobility and character are such that if they are offering something, I'm not above taking it.
On the last night of the cruise, my DD got a hat from the Oceaneer's Lab with a note that said thanks for participating in our program. We didn't expect that. I don't think we did anything special to deserve it. It was a nice gesture. She IS wearing it.
To me, this is the same thing, just a bigger scale. If DCL is doing a nice thing by offering sick (or healthy) passengers anything, even though they don't have to, then I will sing their praises and accept their offer. If not, I'll continue to sing their praises as I believe I always have. I do not believe I have participated in any DCL bashing, nor in any other bashing, and hope I have been respectful of everyone's feelings.
With that, I am unsubscribing to this thread and moving on.