MVPs

Is it really worth being an MVP?
When do the nominations close and when will the
successful nominees be notified?

All sounds a little hard.

Anony

Is it really worth being an MVP?
When do the nominations close and when will the
successful nominees be notified?

All sounds a little hard.

Anony

Correct. There is no test. The MVP award is given by Microsoft for
recognition of the effort given in the prior year, it is not a
certification. As I stated earlier in the thread, it is contingent upon
accuracy, consistency, and a willingness to help. No specialized training is
required other than a will to teach, and to learn.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Wow slow down. You don't have to pass a test (Or a least you didn't
in the past) to be an mvp. This was told to my by another mvp. Not
Carey. I think it was Gary S. Terhune that told me this.

Greg R

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message =
...
If you think Microsoft needs different standards for MVPs, this is not
really the place.
Since Microsoft does not officially monitor these peer to peer
newsgroups, your ideas are most likely unseen by those who influence
this policy.
If you have suggestions on this:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D114491
Also...
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...;EN-US;mvpfaqs
At the top of FAQ.

I may just make a suggestion (or two) :-).

As far a names, there is no appropriate way to call a person an
inappropriate name such as "ingrate" & "twirp", possibly others.
There is nothing you said that justifies either of these.
However as you use them your credibility drops.

I'll give you twirp, but not ingrate, as that describes one who doesn't =
express gratitude, and you already know about that part eh! Anyway, =
thanks for the links, and if i make suggestions, I will put a god deal =
of thought into them beforehand.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message =
...
If you think Microsoft needs different standards for MVPs, this is not
really the place.
Since Microsoft does not officially monitor these peer to peer
newsgroups, your ideas are most likely unseen by those who influence
this policy.
If you have suggestions on this:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D114491
Also...
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...;EN-US;mvpfaqs
At the top of FAQ.

I may just make a suggestion (or two) :-).

As far a names, there is no appropriate way to call a person an
inappropriate name such as "ingrate" & "twirp", possibly others.
There is nothing you said that justifies either of these.
However as you use them your credibility drops.

I'll give you twirp, but not ingrate, as that describes one who doesn't =
express gratitude, and you already know about that part eh! Anyway, =
thanks for the links, and if i make suggestions, I will put a god deal =
of thought into them beforehand.

Is it really worth being an MVP?
When do the nominations close and when will the
successful nominees be notified?

All sounds a little hard.

Anony

"worth" is defined by recipient.

I didn't start out looking for the award (which currently is done quarterly,
so nominations are always appropriate), but it was nice to receive it. There
are some perks to the program that I would not otherwise enjoy. If the
program were to end today, I would still be here doing the same thing
tomorrow.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"anony" wrote in message
...
Is it really worth being an MVP?
When do the nominations close and when will the
successful nominees be notified?

All sounds a little hard.

Anony

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message =
...
If you think Microsoft needs different standards for MVPs, this is not
really the place.
Since Microsoft does not officially monitor these peer to peer
newsgroups, your ideas are most likely unseen by those who influence
this policy.
If you have suggestions on this:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D114491
Also...
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...;EN-US;mvpfaqs
At the top of FAQ.

I may just make a suggestion (or two) :-).

As far a names, there is no appropriate way to call a person an
inappropriate name such as "ingrate" & "twirp", possibly others.
There is nothing you said that justifies either of these.
However as you use them your credibility drops.

I'll give you twirp, but not ingrate, as that describes one who doesn't =
express gratitude, and you already know about that part eh! Anyway, =
thanks for the links, and if i make suggestions, I will put a god deal =
of thought into them beforehand.

"worth" is defined by recipient.

I didn't start out looking for the award (which currently is done quarterly,
so nominations are always appropriate), but it was nice to receive it. There
are some perks to the program that I would not otherwise enjoy. If the
program were to end today, I would still be here doing the same thing
tomorrow.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"anony" wrote in message
...
Is it really worth being an MVP?
When do the nominations close and when will the
successful nominees be notified?

All sounds a little hard.

Anony

Right along with you... Thanks...

--
Best of luck!

Michael D. Alligood
MCSA, MCP, CCNA, A+,
Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
"worth" is defined by recipient.

I didn't start out looking for the award (which currently is done
quarterly,
so nominations are always appropriate), but it was nice to receive it.
There
are some perks to the program that I would not otherwise enjoy. If the
program were to end today, I would still be here doing the same thing
tomorrow.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"anony" wrote in message
...
Is it really worth being an MVP?
When do the nominations close and when will the
successful nominees be notified?

All sounds a little hard.

Anony

Michael D. Alligood wrote:

I apologize about stirring up a hornets nest guys. I was just inquiring
about how to become an MVP myself. Thanks for all the replies.

Oddly most have not sought the award, and it is even sometimes suggested
that those who appear to be going out for it do not deserve it, as
showing the wrong motivation. The real motive is a desire to help; the
real reward thanks. And we regularly emphasise that we are *not*
employees of Microsoft, required to tread any company line.

But I hope we will one day be able to welcome you into the fold


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

Thanks Alex. My intentions are genuine. My goal is not to add more titles
behind my name -- my love for the industry and technology take care of that.
Among holding 3 other titles, I taught various IT classes for many years at
New Horizons before moving on. I find myself actually enjoying helping
individuals with their problems on these various newsgroups -- despite a few
individuals who insist on insulting the users and the people trying to help
them. My personal goal is to be the best I can, and give sound advice. If
that deserves something, then so be it. But the true reward it helping
others. Sounds cheesy i know. Anyway, thanks to everyone for all the advice.

--
Best of luck!

Michael D. Alligood
MCSA, MCP, CCNA, A+,
Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI


"Alex Nichol" wrote in message
...
Michael D. Alligood wrote:

I apologize about stirring up a hornets nest guys. I was just inquiring
about how to become an MVP myself. Thanks for all the replies.

Oddly most have not sought the award, and it is even sometimes suggested
that those who appear to be going out for it do not deserve it, as
showing the wrong motivation. The real motive is a desire to help; the
real reward thanks. And we regularly emphasise that we are *not*
employees of Microsoft, required to tread any company line.

But I hope we will one day be able to welcome you into the fold


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

Michael;
How difficult is the MVP award if you come here with that a specific
goal?
Probably more difficulty than any MCSE certification.

On the other hand, if just simply try to help as you suggest, and do
it with reasonable politeness and accuracy...easier than you could
have imagined.

MVPs range in age from IIRC 16 - 80s+
Some have many more certifications than you while others have no
intention of getting anything.
A wide variety of professions are represented.
Many have nothing to do with computers in current or past employment.

If you can somehow fit into the above groups you stand as good a
chance as anyone.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Michael D. Alligood" wrote in message
...
Thanks Alex. My intentions are genuine. My goal is not to add more
titles
behind my name -- my love for the industry and technology take care
of that.
Among holding 3 other titles, I taught various IT classes for many
years at
New Horizons before moving on. I find myself actually enjoying
helping
individuals with their problems on these various newsgroups --
despite a few
individuals who insist on insulting the users and the people trying
to help
them. My personal goal is to be the best I can, and give sound
advice. If
that deserves something, then so be it. But the true reward it
helping
others. Sounds cheesy i know. Anyway, thanks to everyone for all the
advice.

--
Best of luck!

Michael D. Alligood
MCSA, MCP, CCNA, A+,
Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI


"Alex Nichol" wrote in message
...
Michael D. Alligood wrote:

I apologize about stirring up a hornets nest guys. I was just
inquiring
about how to become an MVP myself. Thanks for all the replies.

Oddly most have not sought the award, and it is even sometimes
suggested
that those who appear to be going out for it do not deserve it, as
showing the wrong motivation. The real motive is a desire to
help; the
real reward thanks. And we regularly emphasise that we are *not*
employees of Microsoft, required to tread any company line.

But I hope we will one day be able to welcome you into the fold


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

Are they any people that still use thier mvp? When they are not?

Greg R

Are they any people that still use thier mvp? When they are not?

Greg R