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Are the posted questions getting worse?

  • April 18, 2009 at 9:33 am

    #980206

    I'm sure he'll be back.

    And I figured you'd answer, being snowed in like me.:-D

  • April 18, 2009 at 9:33 am

    #980207

    Lynn Pettis (4/18/2009)

    I'd love to but he keeps hijacking threads with his "product" and I totally dislike salesmen that think by disparaging the competition their product will look better instead of letting their product stand on its own merits.

    Report any such posts to Steve and ask him to remove uncalled for advertising.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • April 18, 2009 at 9:44 am

    #980210

    Alvin Ramard (4/17/2009)

    Jeff Moden (4/17/2009)

    The only sign of snow here in Michigan today is the snow jobs I've been getting from management for the last 2 days.... about 30 feet worth.... that's just about as deep as their line of BS is. 😛

    Sounds like you need a snow blower equipped with a pork chop launcher.

    Dammit... I knew I should have patented it when I had the chance.

    --Jeff Moden

    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

  • April 18, 2009 at 10:37 am

    #980220

    It's not advertising as I'd normally see it. It's a mention that his product, which shall not be mentioned, and which apparently isn't in use by anyone, is great!

    I'm tempted to delete them, but they don't quite hit my standards.

  • April 18, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    #980239

    Steve Jones - Editor (4/18/2009)

    It's not advertising as I'd normally see it. It's a mention that his product, which shall not be mentioned, and which apparently isn't in use by anyone, is great!

    I'm tempted to delete them, but they don't quite hit my standards.

    I think your best advice, which was similar to the advice I've given about that particular person and recent others, is that you can't have a war if no one shows up. Just let people fester in their own stew. FJ and a couple of others should have been treated in such a manner because, despite the best efforts of some, other will simply not learn.

    --Jeff Moden

    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

  • April 18, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    #980240

    I'm watching one of the Star Wars movie on TV and the story is not the same as it used to be. The short, greenish, master Jedi is not the same anymore. Each time they show him, I don't think Yoda. I think Lynn!

    Aaaaarrrrggghhhh!!!!


    Alvin Ramard
    Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

    All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

    For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

  • April 18, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    #980241

    Alvin Ramard (4/18/2009)

    I'm watching one of the Star Wars movie on TV and the story is not the same as it used to be. The short, greenish, master Jedi is not the same anymore. Each time they show him, I don't think Yoda. I think Lynn!

    Aaaaarrrrggghhhh!!!!

    ROTFLMAO!!!!

  • April 18, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    #980244

    Steve Jones - Editor (4/18/2009)

    I'm sure he'll be back.

    And I figured you'd answer, being snowed in like me.:-D

    Actually, we don't have much snow down here in the Widefield/Security/Fountain area. I am glad, however, that they cancelled todays soccer games last night. Still a bit cold out there and the ground is quite frozen. Streets in our area are clear, somewhat wet.

  • April 18, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    #980246

    Jeff Moden (4/18/2009)

    Steve Jones - Editor (4/18/2009)

    It's not advertising as I'd normally see it. It's a mention that his product, which shall not be mentioned, and which apparently isn't in use by anyone, is great!

    I'm tempted to delete them, but they don't quite hit my standards.

    I think your best advice, which was similar to the advice I've given about that particular person and recent others, is that you can't have a war if no one shows up. Just let people fester in their own stew. FJ and a couple of others should have been treated in such a manner because, despite the best efforts of some, other will simply not learn.

    FJ was a challenge, but I also think he may have learned something, which he wouldn't have if we had simply ignored him. Yes, it was bloody, nasty at times, but sometimes getting someone to change their preconceptions can be difficult. FJ has more to learn and as professionals, I really don't think we should turn our backs on him. He lives in Denver, and I think it would be helpful if some of the others on this site that live up there (not just you Steve J.) need to see if you can get him to attend some of the SQL Server Users Groups meetings up there. If he turns out to be a troll and not really wanting to learn more about SQL Server and how to make it perform better, then fine.

  • April 18, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    #980247

    Anyone willing to review a short article? "How to post performance problems"

    I should be finished with it tomorrow.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • April 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    #980248

    GilaMonster (4/18/2009)

    Anyone willing to review a short article? "How to post performance problems"

    I should be finished with it tomorrow.

    I'd be willing to look it over.

  • April 18, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    #980249

    GilaMonster (4/18/2009)

    Anyone willing to review a short article? "How to post performance problems"

    I should be finished with it tomorrow.

    Sure


    Alvin Ramard
    Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

    All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

    For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

  • April 18, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    #980252

    Thanks.

    Can you (and anyone else interested) PM me an email address I can use? Doc is currently in Word 2007 format

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • April 18, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    #980256

    Anyone got SQL 2000? More specifically Query Analyser?

    If so, can you please get me a screen shot of the following.

    Run the following:

    SET STATISTICS PROFILE ON

    GO

    SELECT * FROM sysobjects

    There will be two result sets returned. I need a screen shot that shows copying the second grid (the one with the execution plan).

    In management studio that's done by clicking the top-left corner of the grid then right-clicking and selecting copy (as attached image shows). I can't remember what the equivalent is in Query Analyser. I don't have it installed (and SQL 2000 won't install on Vista AFAIK) and I haven't used QA in around 3 years.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • April 18, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    #980259

    GilaMonster (4/18/2009)

    Anyone got SQL 2000? More specifically Query Analyser?

    If so, can you please get me a screen shot of the following.

    Run the following:

    SET STATISTICS PROFILE ON

    GO

    SELECT * FROM sysobjects

    There will be two result sets returned. I need a screen shot that shows copying the second grid (the one with the execution plan).

    In management studio that's done by clicking the top-left corner of the grid then right-clicking and selecting copy (as attached image shows). I can't remember what the equivalent is in Query Analyser. I don't have it installed (and SQL 2000 won't install on Vista AFAIK) and I haven't used QA in around 3 years.

    Hi Gail

    I attached a picture. I this what you want?

    Greets

    Flo

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