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* ''He's brilliant, he's consistent, he's astute, and he's funny.'' - '''Tim Davenport''', founder of Mutant Pop Records - June 1, 2014
* ''He's brilliant, he's consistent, he's astute, and he's funny.'' - '''Tim Davenport''', founder of Mutant Pop Records - June 1, 2014
* ''<Wikipedia> is lucky to have people like Greg; even if he never directly contributes to WP going forward, we're all well aware that he's a very intelligent and eloquent individual with a knack for investigative reporting. He holds WP and the WMF to their word, and I personally thank him for that.'' - '''Wil Sinclair''', Partner of Lila Tretikov (Wikimedia Foundation executive director) - May 22, 2014
* ''<Wikipedia> is lucky to have people like Greg; even if he never directly contributes to <nowiki>[Wikipedia]</nowiki> going forward, we're all well aware that he's a very intelligent and eloquent individual with a knack for investigative reporting. He holds <nowiki>[Wikipedia]</nowiki> and the <nowiki>[Wikimedia Foundation]</nowiki> to their word, and I personally thank him for that.'' - '''Wil Sinclair''', Partner of Lila Tretikov (Wikimedia Foundation executive director) - May 22, 2014
* ''Greg is a fantastic market researcher. He is well-versed in research methodologies and balances his technical knowledge with an ability to glean useful product development findings and insights. Greg delves deep into research design to ensure that results will be reliable and trustworthy and ensures that key stakeholders are included at every step of the process. With his background in working at a research services firm, he is also very helpful when working with research vendors -- often providing helpful direction when vetting proposals or managing vendors throughout the research project process. He's also extremely professional and responsive to stakeholder concerns.'' - '''Bianca Ling''', Comcast - February 9, 2012
* ''Greg is a fantastic market researcher. He is well-versed in research methodologies and balances his technical knowledge with an ability to glean useful product development findings and insights. Greg delves deep into research design to ensure that results will be reliable and trustworthy and ensures that key stakeholders are included at every step of the process. With his background in working at a research services firm, he is also very helpful when working with research vendors -- often providing helpful direction when vetting proposals or managing vendors throughout the research project process. He's also extremely professional and responsive to stakeholder concerns.'' - '''Bianca Ling''', Comcast - February 9, 2012
* ''If you don't stop trolling, I am going to ban you myself. ...Greg, you flatly lied. That's the end of it for me. ...You owe me an apology. And you are on VERY VERY thin ice. I recommend that you stop editing Wikipedia, and shut down your company. ...I am going to think long and hard about whether I should write a public editorial on my blog denouncing your business and explaining to the world what is wrong with it. ...Just Go Away.'' - '''Jimmy Wales''', Wikimedia Foundation - October 4-5, 2006
* ''If you don't stop trolling, I am going to ban you myself. ...Greg, you flatly lied. That's the end of it for me. ...You owe me an apology. And you are on VERY VERY thin ice. I recommend that you stop editing Wikipedia, and shut down your company. ...I am going to think long and hard about whether I should write a public editorial on my blog denouncing your business and explaining to the world what is wrong with it. ...Just Go Away.'' - '''Jimmy Wales''', Wikimedia Foundation - October 4-5, 2006
::Yet, two years later, Wales did [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AArch_Coal&diff=258731121&oldid=224255965 regret his position].
::Yet, two years later, Wales did [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AArch_Coal&diff=258731121&oldid=224255965 regret his previously-stated position].
==Consulting and speaking==
==Consulting and speaking==
===Rollins College===
===Rollins College===
In October 2013, several sections of an undergraduate English writing course focusing on Wikipedia were treated to a special webinar that Kohs delivered, entitled [http://www.mywikibiz.com/File:The_Real_Wikipedia.ppt The Real Wikipedia], best viewed in "slideshow" mode.
In October 2013, several sections of an undergraduate English writing course focusing on Wikipedia were treated to a special webinar that Kohs delivered, entitled [http://www.mywikibiz.com/File:The_Real_Wikipedia.ppt The Real Wikipedia], best viewed in "slideshow" mode.[[Image:AREE - Cover and bio.jpg|thumb|right|180px|AREE: Show Guide cover]]
<blockquote>''Gregory Kohs delivered a webinar for my freshman writing students at Rollins College in the fall of 2013. Kohs drew from his own experience with MyWikiBiz and the published work of others, and shared with us his current investigation of the control over their own Wikipedia entries that some companies exert -- control that directly violates Wikipedia's claim about neutrality. By outlining ways in which Wikipedia fails to abide by its own policies, Kohs helped students become more critical users of the online encyclopedia. Students appreciated the visit from someone with such wide-ranging and informed knowledge about Wikipedia, and both enjoyed and learned from the presentation.'' -- '''Dr. Patrick C. Fleming''', Visiting Assistant Professor, [http://www.rollins.edu/english/faculty-staff.html Rollins College]</blockquote>
<blockquote>''Gregory Kohs delivered a webinar for my freshman writing students at Rollins College in the fall of 2013. Kohs drew from his own experience with MyWikiBiz and the published work of others, and shared with us his current investigation of the control over their own Wikipedia entries that some companies exert -- control that directly violates Wikipedia's claim about neutrality. By outlining ways in which Wikipedia fails to abide by its own policies, Kohs helped students become more critical users of the online encyclopedia. Students appreciated the visit from someone with such wide-ranging and informed knowledge about Wikipedia, and both enjoyed and learned from the presentation.'' -- '''Dr. Patrick C. Fleming''', Visiting Assistant Professor, [http://www.rollins.edu/english/faculty-staff.html Rollins College]</blockquote>
===Atlantic Region Energy Expo===
In May 2015, the final Atlantic City installment of the annual Atlantic Region Energy Expo (AREE) was held. Mr. Kohs was selected to speak at a conference-closing session about Market Research Basics for Small Business, where company owners were exposed to various low-cost ways they can gather research info about customer satisfaction, brand image, and market share.
<blockquote>''Gregory Kohs gave a splendid presentation at the 2015 Atlantic Region Energy Expo in Atlantic City, a conference gathering of about 2,400 industry professionals, of which I was the chairman. He crafted an informative program which focused on the small business owner, and especially our industry. It was great to have a guide educate us on how to achieve greater profitability on a limited budget.'' -- '''Trent Van Doren''', Chairman, [http://www.industry-publications.com/AREE%2015/AREE_15_Convention_Guide/#/1/ AREE 2015]</blockquote>
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