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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 1

Has anybody else noticed that Steve is now "One Orange Chip"?

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CirquedeSQLeil (9/14/2010)
Has anybody else noticed that Steve is now "One Orange Chip"?

Yup noticed a few weeks ago. There were a number of value changes at the same time. Gail as SSCoach and a few others that I'm sure I'm forgetting.

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spaghettidba SSC Guru Points: 105732 More actions · Answer 3

Alvin Ramard (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Anyone feel like arguing database design?
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic981529-392-1.aspx
From that thread:
shield_21 (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/12/2010)
What's wrong with a properly normalised database design?
I think using XML datatype model would be more efficient..
Nope. I'm not arguing with anyone who thinks they know better...

...than Gail. 😛

No thanks, I'm staying out of it as well.

-- Gianluca Sartori

Trey Staker SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4796 More actions · Answer 4

CirquedeSQLeil (9/14/2010)
Has anybody else noticed that Steve is now "One Orange Chip"?

Interesting... I didn't. Steve what is the meaning of it? Is an Orange chip a high value poker chip or something.

On another note Jason, I like your comment in that xml vs set thread about testing as well as David's about testing with a large enough sample to really know.

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 5

I think when I was visiting Jason's home in Vegas this summer the Orange chip at the Bellagio was 25,000. Needless to say I just saw them, didn't actually get to hold one 😀

Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173068 More actions · Answer 6

Gianluca Sartori (9/14/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/14/2010)
Nope. I'm not arguing with anyone who thinks they know better...
...than Gail. 😛
No thanks, I'm staying out of it as well.

It's not that bad of a sitch. I've argued once or twice with Gail without being banned from forumville. I think she's still willing to talk to me... ?

Maybe if I look really, really pathetic she'll let me bask in the reflected glow of her knowledge-halo for a while?

@=)

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Chad Crawford SSChampion Points: 11610 More actions · Answer 7

If only you and DEAD people can read Hex, how many people can read Hex?

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 8

Brandie Tarvin (9/14/2010)
Gianluca Sartori (9/14/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/14/2010)
Nope. I'm not arguing with anyone who thinks they know better...
...than Gail. 😛
No thanks, I'm staying out of it as well.
It's not that bad of a sitch. I've argued once or twice with Gail without being banned from forumville. I think she's still willing to talk to me... ?
Maybe if I look really, really pathetic she'll let me bask in the reflected glow of her knowledge-halo for a while?
@=)

The key to arguing with GilaMonster (or anyone for that matter) is:

A) Admit when you are wrong.

B) If not A, agree to disagree.

But above all else, do it with professionalism.

😉

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 9

Chad Crawford (9/14/2010)
If only you and DEAD people can read Hex, how many people can read Hex?

Ah darn! I ran out of fingers and toes. 🙁

Edit: 1101111010101110?

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 10

Lynn Pettis (9/14/2010)
The key to arguing with GilaMonster (or anyone for that matter) is:
A) Admit when you are wrong.
B) If not A, agree to disagree.

And

C) If you're right, don't gloat.

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 11

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Lynn Pettis (9/14/2010)
The key to arguing with GilaMonster (or anyone for that matter) is:
A) Admit when you are wrong.
B) If not A, agree to disagree.
And
C) If you're right, don't gloat.

Much.

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Chad Crawford SSChampion Points: 11610 More actions · Answer 12

Alvin Ramard (9/14/2010)
Chad Crawford (9/14/2010)
If only you and DEAD people can read Hex, how many people can read Hex?
Ah darn! I ran out of fingers and toes. 🙁
Edit: 1101111010101110?

Yup. Nicely done, I like the way you answered better than any others I've seen.

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 13

Grant Fritchey (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Lynn Pettis (9/14/2010)
The key to arguing with GilaMonster (or anyone for that matter) is:
A) Admit when you are wrong.
B) If not A, agree to disagree.
And
C) If you're right, don't gloat.
Much.

Ok...

Gloat as much as you like, in private.

Gail Shaw
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We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 14

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Grant Fritchey (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Lynn Pettis (9/14/2010)
The key to arguing with GilaMonster (or anyone for that matter) is:
A) Admit when you are wrong.
B) If not A, agree to disagree.
And
C) If you're right, don't gloat.
Much.
Ok...
Gloat as much as you like, in private.

No, come gloat in here! (That way we can all watch. :-D)

Alvin Ramard
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Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173068 More actions · Answer 15

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Lynn Pettis (9/14/2010)
The key to arguing with GilaMonster (or anyone for that matter) is:
A) Admit when you are wrong.
B) If not A, agree to disagree.
And
C) If you're right, don't gloat.

I try to keep my gloating to Pez & anime related topics.

EDIT: Oh, wait. I do have a gloatable topic. I got my contract in the mail for Silk & Steam. Steampunk story coming July 2011. WHOOT!

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