Come on, folks...it's not that hard or complicated. The MVP award is a tradition on the list. Just pick a name and vote.
-----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Westerfield Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:59 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: Arslist Awards, in peril of cancellation Well stated! I couldn't begin to select a person, or even a few, that has contributed the most value. I have benefited so much, and hopefully have contributed as much, and am very appreciative to you and the entire community. -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Carter Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:37 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: Arslist Awards, in peril of cancellation Daniel, Personally, I think the ARSlist is great! You provide an extremely valuable resource to the ARS developer community and you should be awarded for your continued support and obvious commitment to the list. I also think the BMC representatives who contribute their time, knowledge, and clarity are invaluable and always deserve special recognition. Beyond that, we are a community. I doubt few of us have the time to keep track of the thousands of posts or judge them to the extent you have to come up with your 5-10% figure. Whenever I see a question that I can provide a solid technical response for based on experience and/or training, I contribute. All I hope for in return is a like response when I'm struggling with an urgent problem. Realistically, we are all in this together. I expect most of us enjoy what we do and would like to see this product succeed. Do some people on the list contribute more than others--absolutely. Do some people on the list have more time to contribute--absolutely. Does that mean they should be awarded--probably! If you asked me to name four people I believe deserve awards, I couldn't do it. Not because they don't deserve it, but because I'm only paying attention to the message threads that interest me. David Easter deserves recognition! You deserve recognition! BMC deserves recognition for continuing to improve a valuable platform we all use. Beyond that, I simply don't have the time to track everyone's contributions to determine what are solid technical responses--especially in areas where I have less experience. I'd love to see this list continue to be the invaluable resource it has been. If our failure to satisfy your expectations means otherwise, that would be unfortunate. All most of us look for is a simple "thanks" when our post helped a fellow developer overcome a problem. In my humble opinion, you should not beat yourself up about it and instead spend the 200 hours of valuable time pursuing something less stressful. I know you care and are only trying to do the right thing, but it's clear the Awards are not a high priority for most subscribers. Craig Carter Software Engineer, RSP -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Bloom Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:16 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: ADM:Arslist Awards, in peril of cancellation ** Well, the nominations have not been impressive in numbers So far, quality yes, numbers no. To the 0.1% of you that have Contributed, thank-you. Perhaps the list as a whole feels that the Awards are no longer needed? That those that contribute so much should do so and don't really deserve some form of recognition for it? That 80% of people on the list can benefit from their knowledge without ever posting, even acknowledging the contributions of the other 20% when all it requires is a few minutes A year to show their appreciation? Or more accurately the 5-10% that provide solid technical responses? I don't have the time or energy to try and get the 4400 + subscribers to Get involved. I will just be disappointed that you don't. (ignore that there are 8000+ that read it). I have spent up to 200 hours preparing for the Awards and doing the presentations (for a single year), And I am not happy with the <lack of> participation. ... Daniel Founder of the ARSlist 1993 Creator of the Awards 1995 RAC 1995 etc. p.s. and I am contemplating cancelling them due to lack of interest, I give it until Friday evening __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" html___ ________________________________________________________________________ _______ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" This message is subject to and does not create or vary any contractual relationship between TuringSMI, SMI Technologies, SMI Telco, its subsidiaries or affiliates and you. 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