Apple copies ancient Microsoft partner programme

Stefan Mileschin · 1st July 2022, 07:12

Decides to be extra nice to select unpaid support staff with "white glove" service

Fruity cargo cult Apple has discovered that being an arse to its support partners might not be such a good idea and instead its is copying a "white glove service" that Microsoft has been doing for 20 years.

Apple is rewarding the most active and helpful members of its support forums with its new Community Plus programme. The invite-only programme gives these “high-level” Support Community members access to exclusive perks and experiences.

Microsoft has had its MVP (most valuable professional) award for over 20 years and has recognised over 4,000 MVPs so far — at times rewarding them with trips, subscriptions that included free access to expensive software, and free training materials. Apple is not being that nice, particularly when you consider its support staff are unpaid minions who only work for the joy of serving the cult and the ability to say they do something for Apple.

https://fudzilla.com/news/pc-hardwar...tner-programme

1st July 2022, 07:12	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,738	Apple copies ancient Microsoft partner programme Decides to be extra nice to select unpaid support staff with "white glove" service Fruity cargo cult Apple has discovered that being an arse to its support partners might not be such a good idea and instead its is copying a "white glove service" that Microsoft has been doing for 20 years. Apple is rewarding the most active and helpful members of its support forums with its new Community Plus programme. The invite-only programme gives these “high-level” Support Community members access to exclusive perks and experiences. Microsoft has had its MVP (most valuable professional) award for over 20 years and has recognised over 4,000 MVPs so far — at times rewarding them with trips, subscriptions that included free access to expensive software, and free training materials. Apple is not being that nice, particularly when you consider its support staff are unpaid minions who only work for the joy of serving the cult and the ability to say they do something for Apple. https://fudzilla.com/news/pc-hardwar...tner-programme

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