Jon Skeet

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Alvin Bruney

I caught those new letters tacked on to your name.
On behalf of the lesser mortals, Congratulations, it's well deserved.
 
I second that congrats much, Jon

I know it might seem patronizing or trite to say this now, but a year ago I
noticed Jon's presence here and predicted he would be an MVP if he stuck
around long enough. Well done!

Richard
 
Richard A. Lowe said:
I second that congrats much, Jon

I know it might seem patronizing or trite to say this now, but a year ago I
noticed Jon's presence here and predicted he would be an MVP if he stuck
around long enough. Well done!
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Many thanks - and thanks to others who've mailed me about it as well.
I was never sure whether my somewhat "Microsoft-independent" views
(e.g. I'm quite an Open Source fan, prefer Eclipse to VS.NET, still
like Java etc) might get in the way, but it's gratifying to see that MS
don't appear to take loyalty like that into consideration when
appointing MVPs.

With a lot of luck, it'll help me to remember to keep my temper in
posts as well, avoiding some of unpleasant situations like the one a
little while ago. If it ever looks like I'm losing my rag again, please
feel free to guilt-trip me appropriately :)

Oh and Alvin - it's certainly *not* a case of "lesser mortals" vs
"MVPs". Don't expect me to become infallible now, or anything like
that. If you do, you'll be bitterly disappointed! I hope that the
tacked-on letters will never prevent people from telling me when they
disagree with me (or any other MVP).
 
You've got my respect... when you're in IT, it's easily noticable when
someone comes by who does have a deeper knowledge that most. It shows in
your approach and answers.
With a lot of luck, it'll help me to remember to keep my temper in
posts as well, avoiding some of unpleasant situations like the one a
little while ago. If it ever looks like I'm losing my rag again, please
feel free to guilt-trip me appropriately :)
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you lost your rag??? when was that and can't imagine it!

Well done.
Dan.
ps. do they include you in Bill Gates' inheritance list now? ;o)
 
Didn't even notice, but congrats from me too. With or without the title, it
didn't take long to notice the quantity and quality of your participation
here Jon, and I for one not only congratulate you, but thank you.
 
Jon said:
I hope that the
tacked-on letters will never prevent people from telling me when they
disagree with me (or any other MVP).
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I disagree. No one should disagree with you now.

;-)

--
Reginald Blue
"I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my
telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my
telephone."
- Bjarne Stroustrup (originator of C++) [quoted at the 2003
International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces]
 
Of course not. .Net does not support MI, so Jon has to renounce his previous
lineage before this can happen :P

Niall
 
Of course not. .Net does not support MI, so Jon has to renounce his
previous
lineage before this can happen :P
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Yes, I've only been reading this list for a few weeks now but I would say no
one should make a move without first checking with either Jon, Frank or
Oprah. Unfortunatly Frank is no longer with us so maybe Jon could help with
that also.

R
 
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