Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

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Published Wednesday, September 06, 2006 3:13 PM by RoyOsherove
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006 11:26 AM by Shane C

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

What is the ratio of Israeli to other middle eastern nationalities in INETA MEA?
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:47 PM by Scott

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

I know this is not going to be a popular opinion, but I never liked the MVP program anyway. I've seen a lot of people getting overly excited or being defended regardless of what crap they were spouting because of three silly letters attached to their names. I like a lot of what Microsoft does for and with their developers. The MVP thing is just a bad flavor of kool-aid.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 1:15 PM by Ido Samuelson

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

It really seems MS Israel has no enthusiam...You are not the only MVP who is saying it...Sad...Maybe it is the time for us (the community) to move forward and do something about it. I'm with you.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 1:38 PM by RoyOsherove

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

Shane: I'm not sure what the ratio is. Fact is - INETA MEA is not even present here in Israel. Most user groups are not even aware it exists..

Scott:

I like the MVP program and I think it is a good idea - just bad execution.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006 2:26 PM by Mike

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

I think Kofi Annan has taken over the MVP and INETA MEA, so that may explain what's going on. I heard their is a plan to steal your computers and then he will give you an MVP lead if you are wiling to give up one of your MSDN subscriptions. Kofi thinks this is a peaceful resolution to the MVP crisis.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:18 PM by Bill G.

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

Huh? You say sumpin'?
Thursday, September 07, 2006 12:58 PM by Maurice

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

Hi Roy, How come you are not on the Europe Ineta speakers list? Jackie Goldstein is and he is also from Israel. Anyway I just requested an Ineta speaker and would be more than happy to have you.
Thursday, September 07, 2006 4:08 PM by Goksin

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

I believe positive criticism is always useful for improvement, thanks for your feedback; INETA would love to have Israel more active in the region; as you are INETA speaker as well, we would love to hear about your suggestions on how to improve INETA in Israel. Currently, there are 7 INETA Usergroups in Israel and they have successfully had 12 events in 2006, where some had been done by Roy Oshevore. If there are usergroups in Israel that are not aware of INETA they are more than welcome to join INETA, it is true that the resources of INETE MEA are limited and has to cover 20 active countries, but most usergroups enjoy the benefits like books and swag from INETA. If there are any opportunities that are being missed in your country by INETA please let us know and help us make thing better for INETA MEA, we always look for local volunteers who are challenging and passionate for technology. Goksin
Thursday, September 07, 2006 4:56 PM by RoyOsherove

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

Goksin: I've answered you offline, but I'll state my two biggest claims here too:

- as an INETA speaker I haven't had a single chance in speaking anywhere in MEA, or Europe

- as an INETA user group, I haven't had the ability to book at of the European speakers as well (or MEA)

simply holding local events is different than geting high profile speakers.

Friday, September 08, 2006 11:12 AM by Goksin

# re: Neglecting Israeli MVPS, and INETA MEA is worthless

Hi Roy, For speaking in MEA or Europe speaker, I am sure a lot of usergroups will request you as a speaker, after that, I believe it will be realized. For booking European speakers, you can request one at INETA site, if available your request can be realized as well. cheers,
Monday, September 11, 2006 1:43 AM by Ohad's WebLog

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