Yes, I have a fundamental, philosophical problem with the MVP program. Regardless of any direct compensation in the form of nik naks, etc. the bestowing of honorary titles is a perk and is more valuable to some than a monetary reward. Hence, in my opinion, it is a conflict of interest and not something that professional IT personnel should engage in. At one point back around the 1996/1997 timeframe I was offered MVP status and turned it down because of this.
You do not agree with my opinion. That's all well and good. I don't happen to agree with your opinion. Guess what? Nobody cares except you and I so get over it and be civil. We have a difference of opinion, that's all. I fail to understand why a simple difference of opinion vexes you so much and why you continue to harp on it. I have differences of opinions with lots and lots of people including friends, family and coworkers. My brother does not agree with my opinion that publicly funded universities are cheating the public by not putting their classes on-line as web broadcasts. But we still sit down together at Thanksgiving and Christmas and laugh and joke and generally get along, unless we're on the same side playing cards. But we try to avoid that now. Why a difference of opinion on a single subject causes you to continually complain and be rude is beyond my ability to comprehend. I would prefer if you found it within yourself to get over it, move on and be civil. I have. > Ruled what? > > For those of you who haven't been around, Mr. Greg Deckler has repeatedly > broadcast his diatribes that those of us who are MVPs should be likened to > employees (his word) of Microsoft and anything we tell you should be > considered to be propaganda straight from Bill Gates. Well, my response is > the kind of "unprofessional" response he deserves, having made his bed. > Sorry to have troubled the rest of you. > > Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP > Freelance E-Mail Philosopher > Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fyodorov, Andrey > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 5:28 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5 > > 5.0 was not the beginning of beginnings. 4.0 ruled! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Helfer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 5:19 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Greg Deckler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 4:25 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5 > > Didn't know I was talking trash. In terms of wits, you're the one that > couldn't figure out that "Migrating from GroupWise 6.5" posted to an > EXCHANGE list means "Migrating from GroupWise 6.5...TO EXCHANGE". I do not > need to talk trash, your posts speak for themselves. > > . > > Well, I figured you were migrating to Exchange 5.0 ! A had a whole list > of links for too. > > Time wasted.... > > _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
