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"Gerry Cornell" <gcjc@tenretnitb.com> wrote in message
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> Colin
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> You're forgetting the annual bun fight in Seattle <g>. Usually in
> February!
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> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(nojunk)@msn.com> wrote in message
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>> It's human nature to want to help another in need and to have the sense
>> of community in doing so.
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>> Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
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>> "Geoff A." <geoffashton@DELETEdsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
>> news:eMWaC2HDFHA.1932@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Crikey! I wish I'd never asked!!!
>>> I have to say that so far the advice given has been comprehensive and
>>> gratefully accepted, and to think that people do this for no actual
>>> monetary gain is encouraging for society!!!
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>>> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(nojunk)@msn.com> wrote in message
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>>>> MVP's are required to sign a nondisclosure agreement and are then given
>>>> access to MS sources and personnel in the areas of their MVP interest.
>>>> Since many MVP's also make a living in these areas of interest, this
>>>> has definite professional value.
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>>>> Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
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>>>> "Vanguard" <use_ReplyTo@domain.invalid> wrote in message
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>>>>> "Philippe L. Balmanno" <plb2862@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ibsNd.4618$Tt.3928@fed1read05...
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>>>>>>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional
>>>>>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> So, to whom does the value belong to if MS doesn't pay these non-MS
>>>>>> knowledgable professionals. MS and the OP get a lot for nothing.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> And what do the all the volunteers that provide help in these
>>>>> newsgroups get for all their time and effort? If you need a reward to
>>>>> be altruistic then you are not altruistic.
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"Vanguard" <use_ReplyTo@domain.invalid> wrote:


>And what do the all the volunteers that provide help in these newsgroups
>get for all their time and effort?

If they consistently provide good advice over an extended period of
time (e.g. 1 year) then they will probably find that they are
nominated for the MVP award for that year's work.

The award is given annually, based on the past years quantity and
quality of volunteer assistance provided in the newsgroups and other
support forums.


>If you need a reward to be altruistic then you are not altruistic.

True. And if Microsoft were to cancel the MVP program you would find
that the vast majority of MVPs would continue to provide the same
quantity and quality of assistance, just as they did prior to
receiving the MVP award.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

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"Vanguard" <use_ReplyTo@domain.invalid> wrote in message
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> And what do the all the volunteers that provide help in these newsgroups
> get for all their time and effort? If you need a reward to be altruistic
> then you are not altruistic.

I posted a question years ago, after I had trouble with Audio CDs playing on
my machine - that was back in 1999. I found it hard to pull myself away.
Now It's just a place to hang, answer questions as they come up, ask
something when I need to.

I spend probably on average an hour a day just replying to people, not in
this group but in other XP groups, but I also spend probably double that
time soaking up bucket loads of information - that's what I get out of it -
and I'm not an MVP.

Plus it's always a nice buzz when you really help someone out of a tricky
situation.

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Yeovil, UK.
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Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote:
> A rhetorical question is always in question format..
>
I'm glad you picked up on the redundancy.

 

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"Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote:


>Greetings and felicitations from the Great White North to you and yours

What part? I'm in Duncan BC.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
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Vankleek Hill, Eastern Ottawa Valley, Ontario (poutine country)..

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"Ron Martell" <ron.martell@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
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>>Greetings and felicitations from the Great White North to you and yours
>
> What part? I'm in Duncan BC.
>
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP
> On-Line Help Computer Service
> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
>
> "The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

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I'll agree with you there Paul, and I have gathered a lot of useful
information along the way.
I know I have made lots of friends among the groups and enjoy the buzz
as you say when I'm able to offer help to someone else.
Joan

Paul Smith wrote:

> I spend probably on average an hour a day just replying to people, not in
> this group but in other XP groups, but I also spend probably double that
> time soaking up bucket loads of information - that's what I get out of it -
> and I'm not an MVP.
>
> Plus it's always a nice buzz when you really help someone out of a tricky
> situation.
>

 

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Vanguard wrote:

>
>And what do the all the volunteers that provide help in these newsgroups
>get for all their time and effort? If you need a reward to be
>altruistic then you are not altruistic.

It is only when you have been doing it effectively and helpfully and
entirely voluntarily for a substantial time (say a year) that Microsoft
considers an award. Even then it may not be made - or not immediately.
Those who get and deserve it have generally not been looking for it and
are often surprised.

One then gets some minor rewards - a certificate, a modest gift, some
free software, and an invitation to an annual 'summit' meeting (and
possibly some local ones). But trying to put a value on these, if I
compare with the price of doing what I do at consultancy rates, the term
'peanuts' comes to mind


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. Alexn@mvps.D8E8L.org (remove the D8 bit)

 

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"Alex Nichol" <alexn.mvpdts@ntlworld.delete.com> wrote in message
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> Vanguard wrote:
>
>>
>> And what do the all the volunteers that provide help in these
>> newsgroups get for all their time and effort? If you need a reward
>> to be altruistic then you are not altruistic.
>
> It is only when you have been doing it effectively and helpfully and
> entirely voluntarily for a substantial time (say a year) that
> Microsoft considers an award. Even then it may not be made - or not
> immediately. Those who get and deserve it have generally not been
> looking for it and are often surprised.

I know of cases where it has been necessary to talk someone into accepting
the award.

> One then gets some minor rewards - a certificate, a modest gift, some
> free software, and an invitation to an annual 'summit' meeting (and
> possibly some local ones). But trying to put a value on these, if I
> compare with the price of doing what I do at consultancy rates, the
> term 'peanuts' comes to mind

But pay your own transportation to the meetings.

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