Unbiased? In what world? I am an Exchange and Windows consultant. My customers want our and Microsoft's best practices. I really can't see how there is any conflict of interest being an MVP with regard to the job I do. In fact, it's a benefit because it gives me access to resources I wouldn't have otherwise, so I can do a better job for my custmers.
I can see how your argument might hold water in some circumstances, but you fail to prove how it creates a fundamental conflict of interest that isn't best judged by each MVP individually and according to his own standards and conscience. 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 Greg Deckler Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 9:59 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Greg's Utterly Fascinating Views on Ethics Um, yes it DOES make it unethical. You are accepting a direct gift from a vendor and then turning around and supposedly giving unbiased technical advice to a client. That is the definition of "real or perceived conflict of interest". It does not mean that you WILL act unethically, but it is OBVIOUSLY a breach of ethical conduct and conflict of interest rules. > Sort of. There are no well documented criteria that you apply for and > then meet, there are informal criteria that leads to an invitation.=20 > > As I said, others must decide whether the criteria meet the expertise > they are looking for. That does not make it unethical, as you know. > > I seriously doubt any customer will give you a blank check simply > based on being an MVP, but I know I can have a higher degree of trust > for the info (usually) a MVP provides in lists like this. > > Best Regards,=20 > > Dan Bartley > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ed Crowley [MVP] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:42 > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Greg's Utterly Fascinating Views on Ethics > > Just so that the record is set straight and Deckler doesn't feel the > need to write a 2,000-word response to this technical inaccuracy, the > title of MVP isn't awarded based set standards. It's rather > subjective, I must confess. > > 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 Dan Bartley > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 9:36 AM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Greg's Utterly Fascinating Views on Ethics > > Titles based on criteria that has been successfully met, as in MVP or > Cisco Certified, etc., has no ethical issues. It is an earned title > that denotes an area of expertise. It is up to those who view the > title to determine if the criteria for getting the title warrants a > level of trust and respect. > > Personal gifts from vendors that you make purchasing decisions > regarding is unethical. > > Rules of ethics are necessary in this business. > > Ceaselessly arguing in order to have the last word is poor use of > brain power, poor use of this list and poor use of ethics. Anyone > whose priority is to *always* win the "fight" must sacrifice the truth > and good judgment, thereby violating basic ethics. > > Just another opinion :-) > > Best Regards,=20 > > Dan Bartley > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Greg Deckler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:24 > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Greg's Utterly Fascinating Views on Ethics > > I got to the first paragraph in your post and pretty much quit > reading.=20 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Web Interface: > http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=3Dexchange&text_mo > de=3D= > & > lang > =3Denglish > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Web Interface: > http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=3Dexchange&text_mo > de=3D= > & > lang=3Denglish > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ 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] _________________________________________________________________ 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]
