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  1. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #1181

    Good Luck Greg, surely your reputation should be good enough, Your tireless work here is really appreciated
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  2. Posts : 51,384
    Windows 11 Workstation x64
       #1182

    gregrocker said:
    It is also frustrating because I learned that for third year re-award they want to see a huge social media presence and 7F also provides all the social media I want - although I added Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn just for them.

    I thought the idea of the award was as a recognition to the real experts in the community that spend countless hours of their own time helping others with Microsoft products and not advertising them.

    Lets face it, if you ain't re-awarded then they've lost the plot with what an MVP is all about and it ain't worth having.
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  3.    #1183

    Thanks Kathryn. I'm trying to be enthused. But I feel like the best OS ever is being smothered in its crib even before it's reached the peak of its popularity.

    Thanks, John. That means as much to me as the award itself. You have given us all a great gift which should keep on giving. We've never been busier.
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  4. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #1184

    "Lets face it, if you ain't re-awarded then they've lost the plot with what an MVP is all about and it ain't worth having. "

    zr3010 , That is the best quote I have seen in a long time thank you so much for posting it
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  5. Posts : 71,978
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #1185

    gregrocker said:
    I'm filling out MVP application MS sent for third year re-award January 1st. This is a spreadsheet that wants me to list all of my publications, speaking engagements, etc. into various columns. It is nearly impossible to communicate my contribution of 6-8 hours a day in these forums, and it looks very insignificant on a huge spreadsheet.

    It is also frustrating because I learned that for third year re-award they want to see a huge social media presence and 7F also provides all the social media I want - although I added Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn just for them.

    And since the company's changed focus entirely to Win8 I don't know that I'm even eligible any longer as a 7 guy. But I've done more this year than the past two so I'll fill out their application.
    Hello Greg,

    Yes you will still be eligible. The MVP award is for the support you provide for all Windows, not just Windows 8.

    Social media presence is a very broad generic term. Take me for example, I do all my help only at VF, EF, and SF. I only relay tutorials off of FaceBook and Twitter. Every once in a blue moon, I post at the MVP private discusion sites. Basically all of my activity is here at VF, EF, and SF. So far, I have had no issus with my MVP award (4+) be renewed each year.

    If you stress over trying to be everywhere, you're going to burn yourself out. I'd say stick with what your happy and good at. Next, just occassionlly post an update on FaceBook, Twitter, etc... if you like about say a link to a new tutorial or solution you created.

    As John posted, if you don't get renewed, then there's something wrong at Microsoft and not you with all that you do. :)
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  6. Posts : 3,724
    Windows 10x64 Build 1709
       #1186

    pebbly said:
    "Lets face it, if you ain't re-awarded then they've lost the plot with what an MVP is all about and it ain't worth having. "

    zr3010 , That is the best quote I have seen in a long time thank you so much for posting it
    I agree with you 1000%!

    gregrocker ....... just point them here and I'm sure you'll get so many endorsements they won't have a CHOICE but to re-award you.
    Last edited by indianacarnie; 12 Nov 2012 at 15:06. Reason: spelling
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  7. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #1187

    Greg I'm sure your MVP lead is aware of your tireless work you do here. Not many have the knowledge if Installation and Setup as you have and we all learn from you.

    You can aslo point out the gregsvc.exe to them as well.

    Seriously, I wish you the best!
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  8. Posts : 7,538
    Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit
       #1188

    I agree with the rest of them, I don't see how they can not give you another year, your work here is a great testament to your knowledge and help. I'll keep everything crossed, but I don't think you'll need it, I'm sure your name will be among the MVPs in the January list.
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  9.    #1189

    Can anyone suggest an easy way I can link key fixit posts or tutorials to FB, Twitter and LinkedIn to populate those? I'm being told in MVP group I joined on LinkedIn that with what I do this will be adequate for social media connections.

    Also if anyone wants to friend, tweet or link to help me get it going (if it's not too late) I guess you'd PM me.

    Guess I need to make a gregrocker FB page to separate it from my personal, or can I just wall off my personal stuff.
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  10. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #1190

    gregrocker said:
    And since the company's changed focus entirely to Win8 I don't know that I'm even eligible any longer as a 7 guy. But I've done more this year than the past two so I'll fill out their application.
    What have you been smoking Greg ??? Of course, you'll get it! If you don't, then MVP isn't worth the 3 letters its made of........
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