Charlotte Foust
cfoust at infostatsystems.com
Fri Mar 27 12:30:27 CDT 2009
I know someone who sings the praises of Utter Access, but I haven't been that impressed when I visited it. On the other hand, he like Access 2007! LOL Charlotte Foust -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 10:27 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] [Accessed] OT: New features on Experts-Exchange We're spoiled - we have AccessD. I'm serious. You get good answers here. Fast, accurate, friendly. My alternative source for access answers is...Google. Generally if I use the right search terms it will link me to any number of Access web sites forums, etc., where I find the code or error explanation I need. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 10:01 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] [Accessed] OT: New features on Experts-Exchange Jim, IIRC I never asked or sought an answer concerning Access, so the following comments do not apply to you personally... My experience, after paying for EE for a year was less than stellar. It was the kind of experience that I hope we never fall into here on AccessD. I never once got a solution to a problem I posted there and when a resolution was not forthcoming the moderators wanted to end the discussion ASAP. When I wanted to keep the topic question open for resolution they got "snippy" with me. It's as if the sole goal there is to be able to brag about how quickly EE resolves problems and if they can't they remove the issue so it's not a black mark on their reputation. Each time this happened I lodged a complaint and NEVER received a response - nice customer service considering I had paid over $300 for nothing! The solutions I found through searching without asking questions were almost always a link to some other web site's knowledge base. A good Googling could do the same. So, IMO the EE is a total waste of time & money. John Bartow, President Database Advisors, Inc. Email: mailto:president at databaseadvisors.com Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com PS: Please ask before soliciting for another forum/list - especially a "pay for site" - that directly competes with our free lists. -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Dettman Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 10:51 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: [AccessD] OT: New features on Experts-Exchange Hi All, For quite a few years now I've been involved with a web site called Experts-Exchange. It is a collaborative site where basically people help people by answering questions as "Experts" and earn points. As it's grown, it has somewhat lost it's small town feel that originally started it all, but overall it still is a very nice place to hang out. Some of you may be aware of the site already (gustav has been there for a while now). Many of the Microsoft MVP's call it home as well. Currently I am a Zone Advisor and Page Editor for the MS Access Zone. The last part is why I'm posting. EE has always existed with this question/comment format, but is about to launch new content in the form of articles. I was thinking in particular of John and his series on classes would be a great way to quick this off, but I'm sure many of you if you gave it a little thought, could come up with some terrific articles. The up side of it for you is your exposure to literally millions of members (well over three million last I heard). There are other features coming down the pike that I hope will make it the number one site for people looking for answers. I can't really talk about all of those at present but I can assure you it is things we'd all find useful in terms of supporting and helping out people (without giving away too much, how would the SCRUM team like to post their videos and have a possible audience of millions?). One thing that is still up in the air at the moment is the legalese with posting content. EE's legal department is finalizing the TOS related to posted content now. It' my understanding that they way it will end up is that EE will have the perpetual right to use posted content on the site in whatever way they see fit, but you will retain all ownership rights beyond that and will be free to publish it else where. As I said though, this is not finalized. When it is, please make sure you review it if you decide to submit an article and understand what your rights are. I don't want there to be any surprises for anyone. I should mention that EE covers a wide range of topics; digital living, philosophy, religion, etc. and not just technical ones. Also, it is a subscription site. However you can earn free premium services easily enough by getting 3000 Expert Points a month, which at the current time is ridiculously easy. It boils down to possibly answering about 5 questions a month. There has been some talk about changing that because it is too easy, but that's the way it is right now. Otherwise it's $12.95 a month. I think though that I can probably get anyone a trial premium membership for a bit at no charge just so you can check things out. They also have been pushing corporate subscriptions for a few years now and a lot of Fortune 500 companies hang out there, so it's good exposure there as well and some of you may work for companies that already have subscriptions without realizing it. I'm not trying to take anything away from Access D, but I did want to make everyone aware of an opportunity to gain some pretty significant exposure. If your interested in any of this, just contact me off-list. 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