Bugs and Suggestions

Richard MacCutchan6-Jan-13 23:43

Richard MacCutchan

6-Jan-13 23:43

Abhinav S wrote:
Sandeep and I meant it could be any small token

The certificate is the token; why do you need anything more? Come on guys, this is a free site based entirely on the principle of no cost to the user, so why should we expect anything more? After all, if you don't think the rewards are great enough you don't have to contribute.

One of these days I'm going to think of a really clever signature.

Abhinav S6-Jan-13 23:52

Abhinav S

6-Jan-13 23:52

Richard MacCutchan wrote:
The certificate is the token;

I totally agree it is awesome to get a certificate (just the MVP tag is fantastic).

We just meant a small 'toy' souvenir or memorabilia would add something that would mean a lot and that I would cherish a lot.
Maybe this is something from the 'boys with toys' brigade but if it does not make sense with regard to principles behind this site, then never mind.
Smile | :)

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Nagy Vilmos6-Jan-13 22:44

Nagy Vilmos

6-Jan-13 22:44

You'll find that the it is not just the certificate, it is also the very personal way in which it's delivered thar really makes it an experience you'll never forget.

Especially at around 3am when you wake up after eating some strong cheese just before bed time... Wink | ;)

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Pete O'Hanlon6-Jan-13 23:04

6-Jan-13 23:04

That reminds me. It's time to update Sean's look again. Could be that it's time for him to wear the adult romper suit.

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Sean Ewington7-Jan-13 4:06

Sean Ewington

7-Jan-13 4:06

And a matching cowboy hat, so I can respectfully tip the brim as I leave the MVP certificate on the doorstep.

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Pete O'Hanlon7-Jan-13 4:32

7-Jan-13 4:32

Onlly if you wear the matching chaps.

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Sean Ewington7-Jan-13 4:35

Sean Ewington

7-Jan-13 4:35

Chaps over a romper is a faux pas, but I like to set trends.

Thanks,
Sean Ewington
CodeProject

Pete O'Hanlon7-Jan-13 4:57

7-Jan-13 4:57

Sean Ewington wrote:
Chaps over a romper is a faux pas, but I like to set trends

It's only a faux pas until you wear it. You truly are a fashion leader.

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Sean Ewington7-Jan-13 4:59

Sean Ewington

7-Jan-13 4:59

*respectfully tips hat*

Thanks,
Sean Ewington
CodeProject

Abhinav S6-Jan-13 23:41

Abhinav S

6-Jan-13 23:41

Nagy Vilmos wrote:
You'll find that the it is not just the certificate, it is also the very personal way in which it's delivered thar really makes it an experience you'll never forget.

I agree totally.
For someone like me in India, to get a letter from Canada itself is exciting.
However, please do see my reply to Richard in the same thread.

A small souvenir would add an additional kick factor that I would really really be proud off.
Its like how we collect bubblegum cards or matchbox cars or something similar - but it would indeed act as a very nice motivator and reminder of the award.

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Chris Maunder7-Jan-13 4:15

7-Jan-13 4:15

It's not the letter that's exciting, it's the mankini.

cheers,
Chris Maunder

The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP

Nish Nishant7-Jan-13 4:18

Nish Nishant

7-Jan-13 4:18

Abhinav S wrote:
get a letter from Canada itself is exciting.

Possibly the first time in postal history that anyone has said anything like this about Canada. Big Grin | :-D

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Chris Maunder7-Jan-13 4:13

7-Jan-13 4:13

We were hoping the certificate would be something that you'd be proud to display in your office. However, I'll check to see what we have from conference give-aways Wink | ;)

cheers,
Chris Maunder

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Microsoft C++ MVP

Pete O'Hanlon7-Jan-13 4:24

7-Jan-13 4:24

May I suggest "The Code Project Commemorative Pocket Lint"?

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Sandeep Mewara7-Jan-13 4:36

7-Jan-13 4:36

Chris Maunder wrote:
We were hoping the certificate would be something that you'd be proud to display in your office.

No doubt about it. Certificates are invaluable. Thanks for it.
Abhinav kind of clarified what our point of view was and we totally respect Pete's thought too. We are all good on whatever you guys decide is best for CP. We will support the same.

Chris Maunder wrote:
However, I'll check to see what we have from conference give-aways

Thanks again.

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Microsoft ASP.NET MVP 2012 & 2013

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Pete O'Hanlon6-Jan-13 10:04

6-Jan-13 10:04

When this is sent out, it includes the spam that has been removed. If a message has been removed with no replies, it shouldn't be in the newsletter.

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Chris Maunder6-Jan-13 10:24

6-Jan-13 10:24

You're absolutely correct.

I'll get that fixed tonight or tomorrow.

cheers,
Chris Maunder

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Microsoft C++ MVP

Pete O'Hanlon6-Jan-13 10:32

6-Jan-13 10:32

Cheers, but what are you doing working on a Sunday?

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Chris Maunder6-Jan-13 10:40

6-Jan-13 10:40

It's Sunday? Again??

Sheesh.

(anyway, all fixed)

cheers,
Chris Maunder

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Microsoft C++ MVP

Sandeep Mewara6-Jan-13 16:16

6-Jan-13 16:16

There might be more, but one thing I am sure Chris must be looking into must be CP MVP 2013 list! Running more than a week late now...

Smile | :)

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Pete O'Hanlon7-Jan-13 5:52

7-Jan-13 5:52

For future reference - the MVP list typically comes out somewhere between the 7th and 9th of January, so it's not running late.

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Sandeep Mewara7-Jan-13 6:00

7-Jan-13 6:00

Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
the MVP list typically comes out somewhere between the 7th and 9th of January, so it's not running late.

Is so? My bad then! D'Oh! | :doh:

I was under the assumption that it got late last time because of some reason and this year because of other.
Thanks for sharing the info. Smile | :)

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Pete O'Hanlon7-Jan-13 6:03

7-Jan-13 6:03

Part of what Chris and team does is check the validity of the awards. This takes time. A few years ago, there were complaints about some of the MVP awards, so Chris (as is his wont) bends over backwards to make sure that things are kosher, and that the community is happy.

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Sandeep Mewara7-Jan-13 6:12