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GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 1

Trey Staker (10/26/2010)
@Gail, how's that difficult contract going?
Today's Dilbert made me think of it: ...

I had the same thought.

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Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 2

What did I do wrong here?

Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.

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Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.

I'd say one of the things you did wrong was use a link that sent us to The Thread instead of the thread in question...

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GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 4

Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.

Nah. Probably not. He already gave you his Ex Cathedra response. Any clarification beyond that point would be encouraging hubris amoungst us mere mortals. 🙂

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Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 5

Luke L (10/26/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.
I'd say one of the things you did wrong was use a link that sent us to The Thread instead of the thread in question...

LOL, yes. That would indeed be something I did wrong. I'll have to go fix that.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 6

Luke L (10/26/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.
I'd say one of the things you did wrong was use a link that sent us to The Thread instead of the thread in question...

There we go, fixed!

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 7

Trey Staker (10/26/2010)
@Gail, how's that difficult contract going?

Difficultly.

Officially going to prod on Friday. Project manager getting lots of praise for delivering project on time. I'm expecting another crapping out session tomorrow because I missed a necessary column of data (trivial change)

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jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 8

Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.

lol Stefan. Bear-bait much?

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 9

My son says this reminded him of me. Yikes.

http://is.gd/gkXJs

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 10

jcrawf02 (10/26/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.
lol Stefan. Bear-bait much?

I was hoping to have a discussion of the different methods and maybe some links to documentation so I could read more on something I hadn't found much about. I hesitated going back to read when I saw he was the first person to comment on it, but I went back. Sure enough, he was throwing around opinion as fact so I figured I'd call him on it as politely as I could.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 11

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (10/26/2010)
My son says this reminded him of me. Yikes.
http://is.gd/gkXJs

You remind him of which one? Steve or Bill? 😀

That's really funny by the way.

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Evil Kraig F SSC Guru Points: 100851 More actions · Answer 12

mtillman-921105 (10/26/2010)
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (10/26/2010)
My son says this reminded him of me. Yikes.
http://is.gd/gkXJs
You remind him of which one? Steve or Bill? 😀
That's really funny by the way.

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Trey Staker SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4796 More actions · Answer 13

Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
jcrawf02 (10/26/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/26/2010)
What did I do wrong here?
Was I not polite enough in my request for clarification on several of Mr. Celko's points? I know I've seen him return to posts to make multiple replies. Ah well, maybe later today when he has more time.
lol Stefan. Bear-bait much?
I was hoping to have a discussion of the different methods and maybe some links to documentation so I could read more on something I hadn't found much about. I hesitated going back to read when I saw he was the first person to comment on it, but I went back. Sure enough, he was throwing around opinion as fact so I figured I'd call him on it as politely as I could.

He left you links in his signature to the documentation...his books. Because he's a tail end of a donkey with OPs I personally suggest you don't read them. I have a personal boycott on his books.

Edited: Clarified that I have a boycott on his book, not suggesting per se for anyone else to do the same. The boycott will continue until he treats people seeking help with respect. If and when he ever changes I'll read, buy and endorse his books as I imagine he probably does actually know something about ISO standards.

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Ray K SSC-Dedicated Points: 31164 More actions · Answer 14

Hey, if any of you guys know anything about .NET data types, I could use some help with a question over here . . .

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 15

mtillman-921105 (10/26/2010)
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (10/26/2010)
My son says this reminded him of me. Yikes.
http://is.gd/gkXJs
You remind him of which one? Steve or Bill? 😀
That's really funny by the way.

No idea. He just sent me a note that the comic reminded him of me.