you know the MVP program i was wondering whats the point of it , how do you get in it and where do you go to see whos in it?

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Originally posted by joelm
you know the MVP program i was wondering whats the point of it , how do you get in it and where do you go to see whos in it?

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i still dont understand how to become one someone please explain it in words i understand

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Originally posted by joelm
i still dont understand how to become one someone please explain it in words i understand

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Originally posted by lp15

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i still dont understand how to become one someone please explain it in words i understand

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MVPs are recognized for their participation in technical communities. Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information. If you would like to be considered for MVP recognition, start by participating in the Microsoft Communities!

from http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

which is the first result in the post i gave to u

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No offence Joelm, but if you don't know what they mean by "Technical Communities" perhaps you should look for something a little easier/different.

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Originally posted by linx05
No offence Joelm, but if you don't know what they mean by "Technical Communities" perhaps you should look for something a little easier/different.

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Joelm read this:

   
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Q10: How do I get the contact information of Microsoft MVPs?

A10: While you can find a list of all current MVPs on our awardees page, we do not list contact information given privacy and security reasons.

Q11: How do I get in contact with the MVP program team?
A11: Email MVPGA@microsoft.com for the universal contact for anyone who wishes to get in touch with the MVP Program Team.

Feel free to contact the Microsoft MVP Program for any questions, comments, or suggestions about the MVP Program.

i have read it allready

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i have read it allready

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I think that this thread should be in Tech Talk.

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I think that this thread should be in Tech Talk.

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well thats mostly what i want lol im hopeless at everything else

hey wasnt Patchou a MVP ? there is this dude there that runs the IRC chat, William  Arias
In his free time, William (known online as DXtremz) runs an Internet Relay Chat server (irc://irc.msgplus.net) and a website (http://www.pluslite.com) offering support for MSN and Windows Messenger. William is also very active in the Messenger Plus! community (http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showteam.php), ....blablabla
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=0674cc3...-8486-e1553ac26e8a

I think he still is... I remember seeing something in a thread recently.... I think it was one of them Messenger 8.0 or Live Messenger threads.

yer patchou is a mvp and dx on this forum just one the award this year mvp

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yer patchou is a mvp and dx on this forum just one the award this year mvp

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Originally posted by guanako

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Originally posted by joelm
yer patchou is a mvp and dx on this forum just one the award this year mvp

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so, why dont u ask them wat this whole thing is?

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isnt/wasnt Cookie a microsoft MVP!?

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isnt/wasnt Cookie a microsoft MVP!?

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Hey joelm ask Cookie then

yep i will what is cookie a mvp for?

well... read the profile... and then look @ the amount of support he gives to people on this forum and other forums

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yep i will what is cookie a mvp for?

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Originally posted by WDZ

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Originally posted by rav0
I think that this thread should be in Tech Talk.

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Maybe he wants to be a "Messenger MVP"...

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Ok firstly there a lot of Microsoft MVPs here.

--> Patchou
--> wtbw
--> EvilSeph
--> CookieRevised
--> DXTremez
--> Daniel (mess.be)
etc.

Secondly you can only become one by recognition from a current MVP. You can't just "become one".

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Ok firstly there a lot of Microsoft MVPs here.

--> Patchou
--> wtbw
--> EvilSeph
--> CookieRevised
--> DXTremez
--> Daniel (mess.be)
etc.

Secondly you can only become one by recognition from a current MVP. You can't just "become one".

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so a mvp has to nominate you?

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Daniel (mess.be)

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Originally posted by Stigmata

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Originally posted by Matty
Daniel (mess.be)

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Daniel (msnfanatic.net)*

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Msn Messenger MVP's
--> Patchou
--> wtbw
--> EvilSeph
--> CookieRevised
--> DXTremez
--> Daniel (msnfanatic.com)

Windows Shell MVP's
--> Trekie (mr jkay himself)
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=5ba78b2...-866c-1c1225efdbd5

Update: Added Huuf to the list.

MSN Messenger MVPs

Name: Kurt Robaer
Alias: CookieRevised
Where do they help?: Here

Name: Daniel Winter
Alias: Daniel
Where do they help?: MSNFanatic

Name: Jonathan Kay
Alias: TRekiE
Where do they help?: Everywhere!

Name: Warren Loo
Alias: EvilSeph
Where do they help?: Here

Name: Private
Alias: Huuf

Note: Not sure about William Arias (DXtremz), he's currently a part of the US Navy, so I'm not aware of his MVP status.

That's the only people you guys would know about that are MVPs.

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Windows Shell MVP's
--> Trekie (mr jkay himself)
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=5ba78b2...-866c-1c1225efdbd5

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Windows Shell MVP's
--> Trekie (mr jkay himself)
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=5ba78b2...-866c-1c1225efdbd5

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One day, I hope, somehow, by some miracle, they'll put me in the correct category!

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lol .... why dont you email them or something

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Originally posted by John Anderton
lol .... why dont you email them or something

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It has been discussed, in person, dozens of times...

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Note: Not sure about William Arias (DXtremz), he's currently a part of the US Navy, so I'm not aware of his MVP status.

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