Re: Microsoft MVP?

In other words...the MVPs are Microsoft 'groupies'.

"Bob I" <birelan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:utv4qlDeGHA.4900@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Can't be "Cut and Past", as then the source would not have a copy.

JS wrote:

I know it was a cut and past!

JS - Microsoft MCP

"null" <stay@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1Z89g.12951$TT.12087@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

You mean "well copied-and-pasted!" :P

JS wrote:


Well Said!

JS

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Microsoft 'Most Valuable Professional' FAQ:

Q1: What is the Microsoft MVP award?

A1: The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award is an annual
award
that is given to outstanding members of Microsoft's peer-to-peer
communities,
and is based on the past year's contributions those members make in
those communities online and offline.


Q2: Why does the award exist?

A2: Microsoft believes that a robust, interactive user community is
key to helping customers maximize the solutions and benefits from
their software investments. The MVP Award is the way Microsoft
recognizes those participants
who have made a highly positive impact in the technical and product
communities in which they participate. Microsoft wants community
participants
and leaders to know that their contributions are greatly
appreciated. The MVP
Award exists as a way to reach out to and thank outstanding members
for their
past participation and willingness to help others in these
communities, both
online and offline.


Q3: How does Microsoft award the MVPs?

A3: The MVPs are awarded through a nomination period where their past
year's
contributions to the technical community are compared against those
of their
peers. Recipients of the award are determined through review cycles
in that
nomination period.


Q4: Are Microsoft MVPs experts in all Microsoft technologies and
products? A4: No. Although many MVPs have in-depth knowledge of more than one
product
or technology, none of them are experts in all Microsoft
technologies or products.


Q5: Do MVPs represent Microsoft?

A5: No. MVPs are not employees of Microsoft nor do they speak on
Microsoft's
behalf. MVPs are third party individuals who have simply received an
award from Microsoft.


Q6: Do Microsoft MVPs receive any payment from Microsoft?

A6: No. The Microsoft MVP Program does provide a small award of
software and
other benefits in its core program offering, but MVPs do not receive
any monetary payment from the Microsoft MVP Program.


Q7: How long does the Microsoft MVP Award last?

A7: It lasts for the duration of one year. The period between awards
is considered an award year during which award recipients are free
to refer to
themselves as a Microsoft MVP and enjoy all other program privileges
included
with the award.


Q8: What does Microsoft expect of its MVPs?

A8: Because the MVP Award is an award-based program with criteria
based on past contributions, Microsoft has no expectations of MVPs
beyond the expectations of courtesy, professionalism, code of
conduct and adherence to
the community rules that we ask of all Microsoft community members.
These rules can be found on the Microsoft Communities code of
conduct page. Q9: How can I become a Microsoft MVP?

A9: Individuals are nominated to be considered for MVPs by their
peers or Microsoft based on activities in the offline or online
technical communities.
The MVP Program and annual award is based solely on an individual's
contributions from the previous year and those contributions are then
compared amongst the other candidates for any given nomination cycle
to determine who will be awarded.

Being that the contributions are the decision of the individual, the
program
is agnostic about what can or cannot prevent those contributions. We
look at
the entire year's contributions, in total, and make the determination
following the review process during the nomination cycle.


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User


"Vince" wrote:


Hello:

I don't know if I have ever seen this discussed here before.

I for one a while back was under the impression that MVP was ment
that the
person was some how part of the Microsoft Corporation.

Could someone please explain how one ends up with that tagline and
do you request it or even want it? Does it seem to cause you more
hassles than it
is worth to have?

Thanks







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