So we're back to an even playing field for OT, and Fred saves some bandwidth (which may explain why VIPS had the "VIPS currently unavailable" message in the middle of the afternoon this week).
There are still plenty of good deals out there based on seniority, or if you're one of the chosen planet bubbas (i.e.--check the charter schedule, or the management recycling carousel.)
Evens things up for all. We'll live.