I'd say you got that right. As Craig said, they get invited to speak because they are very very good and have consistantly been among the highest rated presenters at all Foxpro conferences. Whatever one thinks of how a particular incident was handled, there is no doubt both Andy and Marcia represent both a very high level of expertise and a generousity of spirit that has benefited many of us over the years. That has to count for something.
>IME if you just keep beating on people whether they do good or bad, it always turns sour.
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>In this case, these two people are definitely the most prolific visible presenters at conferences and user groups, for no fee if I understand correctly. And now they made this gesture. Sheesh, somebody apart from their buddies has to say something.
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>If people want to poke sticks, take a look at the "contribution" record of certain other MVPs! That's a much more valid target IMHO.
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