It didn't stop you from thinking it.

Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP VH
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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Deckler
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 12:43 PM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: Re: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5

I didn't bring it up and specifically took steps to avoid it coming up.
Check your facts.

> Gosh, Greg, it's so nice to know that we can rely on you to stir up 
> this conversation every six months or so so that the new folks will 
> get to know a little history of the list.
> 
> Anyway, this whole diatribe was started because Ed admitted that he's 
> a vendor whore.  What I'm not understanding is why you feel the need 
> to tell us that too.  Or maybe all of the MVPs here should also state 
> "I'm a vendor whore" and then you'll feel like you won a big prize at 
> the fair.  Or something.
> 
> Missy "I'm a vendor whore" Koslosky
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Deckler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:06 PM
> Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5
> 
> 
> > Sorry, I should have been more clear. I will restate this for 
> > seemingly the 11 millionth time. Accepting titles FROM VENDORS is 
> > bad and unprofessional.
> >
> > > Actually, degree DOES equal title.
> > >
> > > One day, I am just ordinary old Jim Blunt.  The next day 
> > > Washington
> State
> > > Univ. bestows an honorary doctorate in Computer Engineering, due 
> > > to some mythical contributions I have made to the industry.
> > >
> > > My signature would now read:
> > >
> > > DR. James Blunt, Computer Engineer
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Greg Deckler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 11:22 AM
> > > To: Exchange Discussions
> > > Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5
> > >
> > >
> > > Well, yes, I would expect that to be the extent of your research.
> > >
> > > degree <> title
> > >
> > > > "check out other professions and their views on accepting 
> > > > honorary titles."
> > > >
> > > > <googling>
> > > > Dr. receives honorary degree
> > > > lawyer receives honorary degree
> > > >
> > > > Just for reference.
> >
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