The Microsoft Blog Invasion

Frans has an issue with the "Invasion" of the Microsoft bloggers here. Maybe I am just naive but I don't see it being a big enough problem to have to leave (no flame intended Frans). I have been using MS development tools since VB 1.0 was in beta and I don't think I have ever seen MS out there with us developers like they have been lately.

Look at the amount of content in all directions, the sample apps, architecture guidelines, application blocks, etc. I have never seen the early previews of technology we are seeing today, and now the blogs are just cranking it up to an unprecedented level. Maybe some of you have been on the inside track and are used to it, but for alot of us this is new.

From my viewpoint I see their presence in these blogs as an opportunity. If we think think that they are just pushing propaganda, then tell them right here on the blogs. Respond to their posts and tell them what you think. Tell them what you would like to see, what you like and don't like in their products. I have to believe they are interested, otherwise shame on them.

Let's at least give this a chance and see how it goes. Right now the only downside I see is the increased amount of posts I have to read, but I can live with that. I understand the concerns but what if this turns out to be the best .Net community out there? I hope people like Frans will continue to hang their hat here. Am I all wet?


Regards,
Paul Speranza

6 Comments

  • Yes, It is awesome to have this kind of support from MS employees, but then re-name it to weblogs.MSEmployees.net and have all MS Employees congregate in one specific spot. That way if I want to hear what MS Employees are saying I can subscribe to the feed. And I'm sure I would subscribe because I value the talent at MS, but I don't think this is the place they should all gather. Just my opinion and you know what they say about those ;-)

  • Agreed,it's all about forming

    developer community and blog play connection

    role between internal/external opinions ;-)

  • I love the fact that these people are moving to this domain, GDN's lack of support for RSS was annoying.



    I convinced two other employees to take the red pill just because of the very fact that this single site has so many great minds contributing.

  • I was thinking the same thing that Jim was saying, maybe there should be a second feed under this one. It is better than the way they were buried in the GotDotNet feed.



    Paul

  • I think its cool the Microsofties are on here and I look forward to see what they have to say. Of course Frans or anyone else should feel free to say whatever they want, if Microsoft do something that sucks blog about it :D

  • I love having all the MS employees here! I just wish for an increase in the number of posts available to read on the page before they disappear!

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