Roy the problem is that usergroups are not all the same
friendly and nice in every country !
In Ireland sadly until now the only existing .Net user
group is managed by public relation people who cares
more about their Seattle client and they have nothing so
geeky here. Most of the rare meetings Microsoft organize
here are dull.
Yes ok I see the point you can make saying something
like 'stop moaning do your own user group'. Well
honestly I don't have time !
So I prefer to join and talk to a community usng the
blog, maybe helping somebody somewhere. I know some
people can find this lame, but maybe some day I will
join a real Irish user group, independant and supportive
of their community.
Paschal - I feel your pain.
Hopefully someone at MS Ireland will wake up and do
something about this lack of community.
I think Microsoft calls it Human Spirit ;)
To share the knowledge and boost the shy talented
people.
Recognize the talent and give him a chance to explore
more and reward him