>Now don't get me wrong. I don't think that they "jumped ship" or "bolted". I guess I qualify as a "veteran" VFP MVP, and we both know what you get the award for. They've contributed support to the C# community, and...

I understand that completely.

>Just for reference, I'm also working in .NET myself. I just don't want this thread to degenerate into one of those threads.

I couldn't agree more completely. All I wanted to do was make people think a little. Notice what's going on and who is doing what.

>Let them receive the accolades they deserve, eh?

I'll be the first to publically congratulate each one of them. As a matter of fact, I've already personally congratualted each one them. I think it's great!