I think I might be in the minority but I use sites like Tripadvisor and Expedia a lot, but they haven't made a penny from me other than through banner ads. If I

I think I might be in the minority but I use sites like Tripadvisor and Expedia a lot, but they haven't made a penny from me other than through banner ads. If I find a place I like, I Google it and book direct.. solely because I'm paranoid some intermediary might lose my booking or not even be officially representing the hotel or whatever.