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« on: November 05, 2009, 11:28:05 AM » |
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Hi
I got an email today saying I have been nominated for "Marquis Who's who". Does anyone know if this is really prestigious or not? When I googled, I found mixed feelings about it.
Thank you very much.
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sciencephd
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2009, 11:34:45 AM » |
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It is prestigious in Mauritius.
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larryc
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2009, 11:36:34 AM » |
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It is prestigious in Mauritius.
SciencePhd, your repeated slandering of Mauritius is going to get you in trouble one day. |
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2009, 02:04:15 PM » |
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It is prestigious to those that paid to be included.
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 02:33:54 PM » |
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Well, some posters were being naughty here.
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2009, 02:50:04 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2009, 08:27:55 PM » |
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Stay away from this beast. I originally felt "honored" when I received the email. I happily started filling out the information forms, thinking this would be great for my visibility and tenure file. I stopped when it started asking about my high school, parents' names and occupations, etc.... Too much irrelevant personal information there that could be used for identity theft.
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2009, 08:33:18 PM » |
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Yeah, but it the timing was good. This is probably the only spam we get that even lets us convince ourselves it is flattering.
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I like money. I like to buy stuff and experiences with money.
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azv105
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2009, 08:47:29 PM » |
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Hi All,
Thank you so much for your replies. I just saved myself some time and energy.
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2009, 09:37:24 PM » |
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Who's Who is simply the beta version of ORT.
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2009, 02:06:49 AM » |
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Who's who is like a phone book.
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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2009, 10:27:45 AM » |
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My favourite recent version of this one-- I got told I was one selected for one of the millions of sub-directories they put out. Mine was for "the most influential men." I am, however, a woman.
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« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2011, 12:55:51 PM » |
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For what it's worth, the University of Washington libraries carry the Marquis Who's Who. I think this one IS prestigious. I never got an offer until I had written a number of publications.
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2011, 12:58:44 PM » |
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For what it's worth, the University of Washington libraries carry the Marquis Who's Who. I think this one IS prestigious. I never got an offer until I had written a number of publications.
Um, no it isn't. I have a colleague who lists this on her CV, and I cringe every time I see it. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2011, 01:01:22 PM » |
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For what it's worth, the University of Washington libraries carry the Marquis Who's Who. I think this one IS prestigious. I never got an offer until I had written a number of publications.
Um, no it isn't. I have a colleague who lists this on her CV, and I cringe every time I see it. THIS one? As though it should be differentiated from the one in the thread title. Nope, it's the same beast, utterly lacking in prestige. |
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