Laker
You joke that it's easier to moan on PPRrune but ironically that is exactly what many pilots do. Whinge on a forum but can't be bothered spending 30 minutes to send off an email to those that can influence change whether it be related to the EPC or EK. I do agree that the Emirates Platinum Card (coincidental similar abbreviation) has generally greater offers and discounts but these are not always as published. It doesn't provide perhaps the greatest advantage and that's the beach club/gym access that offers exceptional value. If we don't support our own club, it will eventually go. Call me cynical, but what do you think would then happen to the monthly cost of the platinum card?
I bumped into a Captain in Manchester several months ago who complained that the club bikes were 'still' broken. They had been 2 weeks earlier when he was there on the same pairing. Who did he think was going to fix them? He hadn't even contacted the EPC to inform them. The apathy amongst some of our members is beyond words so is it any surprise that emails are sent. You perceive them as scalding, I as a necessity born out of frustration. It's our club, it's about time more members took some responsibility and ownership.