I must have missed the blog entry to which you refer. I know he said part of the problem VFP was not economically viable for MS was that VFP developers did not actually buy new versions in sufficient numbers. But even if he said something you don't agree with, how does that negate sharing knowledge and time with Fox developers over the years? Obviously you feel very strongly about whatever comment he made, and you are certainly entitled to be offended by it if you like and perhaps you could point me to a specific blog entry that would cause me to feel as you do.

Personally, I've had enough conversations with Andy over the years to think I have some idea of how he feels about a lot of things and while I don't agree with some of it, I have never seen him to be selfish in sharing what he knows even when there was nothing in it for him. I'd call that generosity of spirit. I am a little surprised to see him cast in the roll of 'enemy of the VFP community' (to which he has contributed a great deal)

I have seen this 'community' change a great deal from the CIS days and one of the characteristics that seems to have become more prevalent is the tendency to eat its own.


>"generousity of spirit" . . . hmmm . . . was it "generousity of spirit" of spirit when he posted the blog entry that blamed the demise of VFP on the community? I think not. Not only was that a stupid assessment, but it was highly insulting to this community that he professes to care about. I'm not sure if I'd boycott SW Fox because he was there, but I surely wouldn't attend his sessions. I had just been reading these posts and trying not to comment, but "generousity of spirit"? Sorry . . . maybe if he apologizes to the community I could accept a statement like that without comment, but not at the moment.
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>>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.
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>>>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.