Tell HN: Microsoft stole my SlideShare presentation
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For what it's worth, this presentation was produced by a Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Partner), not by someone at Microsoft.
I agree — at the time the presentation was produced, he was an external consultant for Microsoft.
However, as per his LinkedIn, he does work for Microsoft today:
Windows Phone Evangelist, Microsoft, Public Company; 10,001+ employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry [February 2012 – Present (4 months)] Philippines
However, as per his LinkedIn, he does work for Microsoft today:
Windows Phone Evangelist, Microsoft, Public Company; 10,001+ employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry [February 2012 – Present (4 months)] Philippines
That doesn't change the fact that the headline is incorrect.
FWIW Most Valuable Professional http://mvp.microsoft.com
(there used to be a Most Valuable Partner program in the middle of the nineties I believe, this program basically started on Compuserve forums and there was a time where the two programs' names overlapped)
(there used to be a Most Valuable Partner program in the middle of the nineties I believe, this program basically started on Compuserve forums and there was a time where the two programs' names overlapped)
If you feel like hes really copied your work without giving you credit, approach him over email or twitter privately, and ask him to rectify it.
Make sure you keep a copy of the original, infringing slideshow of his, incase he tries to change it after the fact and cover things up.
If he is uncooperative or unresponsive, escalate the issue. Take it to other members of the MS team on twitter, on fb, etc etc. Avoid direct attacks on this persons character, and instead make sure to frame it as you, the original author, just wanting his proper credit. If you can build up pressure, at the very least he'll be shamed away from doing this sort of thing again.
But try to reach out to him in a professional, non threatening manner first. You might be surprised by the response you get
Make sure you keep a copy of the original, infringing slideshow of his, incase he tries to change it after the fact and cover things up.
If he is uncooperative or unresponsive, escalate the issue. Take it to other members of the MS team on twitter, on fb, etc etc. Avoid direct attacks on this persons character, and instead make sure to frame it as you, the original author, just wanting his proper credit. If you can build up pressure, at the very least he'll be shamed away from doing this sort of thing again.
But try to reach out to him in a professional, non threatening manner first. You might be surprised by the response you get
Thanks for the advice.
I'm flattered, quite honestly, to tell you the truth. A simple mention in size 6 font would've been sufficient for me.
I'm flattered, quite honestly, to tell you the truth. A simple mention in size 6 font would've been sufficient for me.
Thats what I figure - which is why I think a carefully tempered response is the right one at first.
But even if all you want is a size 6 mention, and he doesn't acknowledge or give you credit for your work, you should be prepared to make sure he does not make a habit of this kind of thing.
But even if all you want is a size 6 mention, and he doesn't acknowledge or give you credit for your work, you should be prepared to make sure he does not make a habit of this kind of thing.
ugh. This is pretty bad. You should send a message asking for credit.
Then, I noticed that this Microsoft presentation put together by a Microsoft employee is mostly a complete word-for-word rip-off of my presentation — he even stole my charts verbatim.
Personally, I don't care that he did it - I mean, a simple mention would've been nice, right? Food for thought.
My presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/richf23/mobile-app-monetization-and-business-models
His presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/MoMoManila/mobile-monetization-strategies-in-microsoft