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>>>Denis,
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>>>I think that this is what Michel was trying to accomplish with the "stars". Unfortunately, it was abused, and because of this, the possibility of someone getting a free PUTM was removed.
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>>>Do I think it would be a good business decision for Michel to reward UT contributors for what they do here? Yes, I do. There are a number of folks (including yourself and Jos) that I would support as deserving.
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>>George,
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>>What the heck did I do to deserve a PUTM? 8->
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>>Besides being a regular here. Ok I help from time to time but most of the time on very simple things and probably able to do so because everybody else is taking a nap or is really busy doing whatever <g>
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>>My only feat would be to create joking threads where occasionally Ken Levy gets in. I know that he knows that those are only created to tease him <g>
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>>He even told me that I have an odd sense of humor.
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>>So I'd acccept it if a PUTM was given to me. Heck I'll accept anything free. But I don't really think that this will happen.
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>Denis,
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>What you've written describes almost exactly how I feel about having receieved the MVP award over the years.
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>You know what? That's a good thing. Neither of us are looking for any acknowledgement because we try to help people.
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>I still think that the idea, however, of a "Contributors of the Year" is worthy of consideration.

Only one contributor?

Not enough to me. There could be place for more. I'd say that serious consideration should be given to those that are not MVPs but still are helping on a regular base and on diverse topics.

I really don't think that I'd fall into this category. I'm sure that the help I give could be resumed to not many sectors. I really like helping if I can but I know that I'm way way way (repeat the sequence until you feel it's enough) far behind the help you, Sergey and many other non-MVPs provide.

And honestly I'd feel really weird receiving a PUTM because of the help I provide.