Thanks for the added explanation Sean.
but it is important that those who do contribute to the MSDN/TechNet community are recognized for their contributions.
I agree in part and that's why it concerns me as there are a very large number of contributors to the MSDN/TechNet platforms that won't be recognised in the same manner as MS Employees. It also concerns me that "some" MS Employees blog and interact with
the forums/community not because they want too, but because they have too therefore giving recognition for their contributions when they are based on salary requirements just doesn't sit well.
The trust and authority factor along with the (likely) high quality content.
Unfortunately I don't agree with this statement as it's this perception that misleads people into thinking that contributions from MS Employees are more authoritative and of higher quality when in fact they can actually be of very poor quality. This is why
there are so many blogs providing assistance to the community and why the MVP/MCC programs (to name a few) were created as Microsoft realised that community contributors played a very big part in Microsoft's success.
The blogs recognition will go live over the next few weeks (along with the Forums update and the TechNet Wiki). We'll have more specific details on how it works and how people can be involved around that time. Hopefully that'll help alleviate some
concerns and answer some questions.
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They are just one part of the overall recognition system across all the MSDN/TechNet apps
The specific details on how this will work should be released prior to going live providing all contributors with the ability to seek clarification on the proposed changes. Currently we are left to wonder what's really going on and whether our contributions
across all platforms will be duly recognised
Don't get me wrong. I don't dislike MS Employees (most of my friends are employees) and I'm looking forward to this much needed change. I'm just a little concerned about the lack of information (secrecy) and that we seem to be heading back to the good ole
days where it was us vs them i.e. Unless you were a MS Employee you weren't treated with the same respect.
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