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So you're wanting it as an ostentatious display then.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: ostentatious
No. That's not my intention.
I will place it at my home with my other stuff. Not for others, but for me.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: So you're wanting it as an ostentatious display then.
No. I dont think this is what we are looking for.
Please read my reply posts to Richard and Nagy.
A small souvenir (keyring or cheap usb drive with bob's picture on it or any such item) adds a certain kick factor which is hard to explain - just like collecting stamps or matchbox cars or anything similar.
If its an award, the feeling is just nicer.
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You have the certificate. What more do you need?
The certificate is only awarded to MVPs so it has that exclusivity factor. Surely that is enough.
Paraphrasing Richard, if trinkets are your motivation for MVPship, you're thinking about it the wrong way. If I wasn't awarded MVP, it would have no effect on me - I would still continue to write articles and answer questions - the reward is the satisfaction of knowing that you've helped people. If Chris cancelled the MVP status tomorrow, I would still know that I could help people.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: if trinkets are your motivation for MVPship, you're thinking about it the wrong way
Nope they are not. If they were, I would have stopped participating on CP a long time ago.
In any case, I would not be able to add anything else to this debate - if its against the principles of CP, then no more of it!
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I'm not trying to be awkward with you guys, I appreciate exactly what you are talking about - I just don't think that we want to set a precedent that MVPship = rewards.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: I just don't think that we want to set a precedent that MVPship = rewards.
I don't think either of us want that either. That would affect the entire ecosystem here.
This site is not about rewards (especially not cash rewards).
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Sandeep Mewara wrote: It can be anything from a CP magnet to a small CP Tropy. What do you think?
I would like that.
A certificate is fantastic. Its just its something I cannot display proudly at office or on the refrigerator at home.
Mind you, I have my eye set on one of those black T-shirts with Bob on it....
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I'm with Pete on this. If you don't think the certificate is enough then I think you should question your motivation as a CP member.
One of these days I'm going to think of a really clever signature.
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Richard MacCutchan wrote: I'm with Pete on this. If you don't think the certificate is enough then I think you should question your motivation as a CP member.
Er no....let me try and explain.
This was not meant to be an expensive gift (or even money) or anything.
Sandeep and I meant it could be any small token along with the certificate. Maybe just a magnet or a keyring.
A certificate is very cool. However, just a small token along with it is something that we would cherish and remember as a reward for a long time.
A certificate is something I always lock and keep away safely.
A token like a keyring or t-shirt is something that one cherishes a little more - hard to explain but it acts like a token or a memento - something like the souvenirs we collect when we visit tourist destinations.
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Abhinav S wrote: Sandeep and I meant it could be any small token
The certificate is the token; why do you need anything more? Come on guys, this is a free site based entirely on the principle of no cost to the user, so why should we expect anything more? After all, if you don't think the rewards are great enough you don't have to contribute.
One of these days I'm going to think of a really clever signature.
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Richard MacCutchan wrote: The certificate is the token;
I totally agree it is awesome to get a certificate (just the MVP tag is fantastic).
We just meant a small 'toy' souvenir or memorabilia would add something that would mean a lot and that I would cherish a lot.
Maybe this is something from the 'boys with toys' brigade but if it does not make sense with regard to principles behind this site, then never mind.
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You'll find that the it is not just the certificate, it is also the very personal way in which it's delivered thar really makes it an experience you'll never forget.
Especially at around 3am when you wake up after eating some strong cheese just before bed time... 
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.
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Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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That reminds me. It's time to update Sean's look again. Could be that it's time for him to wear the adult romper suit.
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And a matching cowboy hat, so I can respectfully tip the brim as I leave the MVP certificate on the doorstep.
Thanks,
Sean Ewington
CodeProject
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Onlly if you wear the matching chaps.
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Chaps over a romper is a faux pas, but I like to set trends.
Thanks,
Sean Ewington
CodeProject
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Sean Ewington wrote: Chaps over a romper is a faux pas, but I like to set trends
It's only a faux pas until you wear it. You truly are a fashion leader.
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*respectfully tips hat*
Thanks,
Sean Ewington
CodeProject
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Nagy Vilmos wrote: You'll find that the it is not just the certificate, it is also the very personal way in which it's delivered thar really makes it an experience you'll never forget.
I agree totally.
For someone like me in India, to get a letter from Canada itself is exciting.
However, please do see my reply to Richard in the same thread.
A small souvenir would add an additional kick factor that I would really really be proud off.
Its like how we collect bubblegum cards or matchbox cars or something similar - but it would indeed act as a very nice motivator and reminder of the award.
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It's not the letter that's exciting, it's the mankini.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Abhinav S wrote: get a letter from Canada itself is exciting.
Possibly the first time in postal history that anyone has said anything like this about Canada. 
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We were hoping the certificate would be something that you'd be proud to display in your office. However, I'll check to see what we have from conference give-aways
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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May I suggest "The Code Project Commemorative Pocket Lint"?
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