Rules of conduct

John-project Thanks for the additional context.

As stated, we understand that we should clarify those rules a little further for MVP involvement and we'll look into doing so.

However, Vadim Gerya is not a current MVP and any exemptions for MVP content only apply to current MVPs. Current MVPs have a green ring around their profile and are listed on mvp.microsoft.com. They did not misrepresent themselves as in their profile they indicate they were a Project MVP from 2010-2017. 

That said, if you see content that looks like advertisements, feel free to click "Report Inappropriate Post," and we will look into it.

The intent of that rule - and as stated, we'll look into clarifying the text of the code of conduct - is to allow MVPs to share technical content and yes, there is some element of self-promotion in that it cross-links to their blogs, but the point should be more along the lines of, "Help solve this problem using this blog," rather than, "Hire me for my IT services." But even sharing the blog content only applies to current MVPs.