Are the posted questions getting worse?

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Are the posted questions getting worse?

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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 1

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
Jan Van der Eecken (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
This really makes one want to help, doesn't it.
Dunno, but it really looks like he was dumped into getting this job done.
Yes, but what happens when it breaks or needs to be modified? Right back here expecting us to fix it. Least he is honest about not being strong on the coding side, but I just can't get motivated to help when he wants the code. I mean really, what good are ideas if you can't translate them into code.
Then this is a place you ignore the post, move on.
I think this is the type of person I want to help learn things. I don't want to give them every answer, but help them investigate a bit.

I agree on both counts, but this is one to tackle when there is more time to devote to it. Don't have it right now which is why I haven't posted. But it appears that my post here did drive a few to go look and see what they could do.

Perhaps later today I'll see what I can do if others haven't already.

Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1004363 More actions · Answer 2

Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
Jan Van der Eecken (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
This really makes one want to help, doesn't it.
Dunno, but it really looks like he was dumped into getting this job done.
Yes, but what happens when it breaks or needs to be modified? Right back here expecting us to fix it. Least he is honest about not being strong on the coding side, but I just can't get motivated to help when he wants the code. I mean really, what good are ideas if you can't translate them into code.
Then this is a place you ignore the post, move on.
I think this is the type of person I want to help learn things. I don't want to give them every answer, but help them investigate a bit.
I agree on both counts, but this is one to tackle when there is more time to devote to it. Don't have it right now which is why I haven't posted. But it appears that my post here did drive a few to go look and see what they could do.
Perhaps later today I'll see what I can do if others haven't already.

To me, it looks like the OP gave it a really good try. The confusion on the part of others is that they don't understand why someone would want to set up email on a table that no one intends to update to say it's been updated. That's the whole idea... if someone does update a table that's not supposed to be updated, then they want to know about it right away.

This also wouldn't be the first time we helped someone who might have no chance of actually being able to support the code in the future.

I agree with Steve... this is actually the type of person that we want to help.

--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)

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 3

Jeff Moden (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
Jan Van der Eecken (4/11/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/11/2013)
This really makes one want to help, doesn't it.
Dunno, but it really looks like he was dumped into getting this job done.
Yes, but what happens when it breaks or needs to be modified? Right back here expecting us to fix it. Least he is honest about not being strong on the coding side, but I just can't get motivated to help when he wants the code. I mean really, what good are ideas if you can't translate them into code.
Then this is a place you ignore the post, move on.
I think this is the type of person I want to help learn things. I don't want to give them every answer, but help them investigate a bit.
I agree on both counts, but this is one to tackle when there is more time to devote to it. Don't have it right now which is why I haven't posted. But it appears that my post here did drive a few to go look and see what they could do.
Perhaps later today I'll see what I can do if others haven't already.
To me, it looks like the OP gave it a really good try. The confusion on the part of others is that they don't understand why someone would want to set up email on a table that no one intends to update to say it's been updated. That's the whole idea... if someone does update a table that's not supposed to be updated, then they want to know about it right away.
This also wouldn't be the first time we helped someone who might have no chance of actually being able to support the code in the future.
I agree with Steve... this is actually the type of person that we want to help.

I agree whole heartedly, just need to have the time hold hands. Didn't have that right now.

Greg Edwards-268690 SSC-Insane Points: 20680 More actions · Answer 4

All that guy needed was a pointer or two.

Interesting to see how things changed once people had a chance to give it a better look.

Sounds like they are closing some roads around Duluth.

Might be a dicey drive to Grand Marais in the morning.

Someone should tell mother nature snow and ice are not supposed to happen in April!

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 5

SQLRNNR (4/10/2013)
WayneS (4/10/2013)
Anyone have experience with Dynamics AX 2009 and using stored procedures with it instead of the cursor-ridden DAX "language"?
I DO. I DO

Then I'll pass this on to you! (lol):crazy:

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 6

Lynn Pettis (4/5/2013)
GilaMonster (4/5/2013)
Am I the only person who gets 'I don't think that's true' replies to their posts from a certain person and am I the only one annoyed by it?
I can justify and explain just about anything I state here, but sometimes the time required to produce a detailed counter-claim is just too much.
Nope. I get just as annoyed by most of that individuals posts.

I don't think that's true

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How best to post your question[/url]
How to post performance problems[/url]
Tally Table:What it is and how it replaces a loop[/url]

"stewsterl 80804 (10/16/2009)I guess when you stop and try to understand the solution provided you not only learn, but save yourself some headaches when you need to make any slight changes."

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 7

jcrawf02 (4/12/2013)
Lynn Pettis (4/5/2013)
GilaMonster (4/5/2013)
Am I the only person who gets 'I don't think that's true' replies to their posts from a certain person and am I the only one annoyed by it?
I can justify and explain just about anything I state here, but sometimes the time required to produce a detailed counter-claim is just too much.
Nope. I get just as annoyed by most of that individuals posts.
I don't think that's true

Okay, I just get annoyed at the ones that annoy me. :w00t:

Jim Murphy SSCertifiable Points: 6263 More actions · Answer 8

Yes they are. I think because people are not reading blogs or attending free SQLSaturday or SQL in the City (plug) training, so of course their questions will get worse.

😉

Jim Murphy
http://www.sqlwatchmen.com
@SQLMurph

jasona.work SSC Guru Points: 50117 More actions · Answer 9

jasona.work

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April 16, 2013 at 11:45 am

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Three days of nothing...

It's quiet...

TOO quiet...

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 10

jasona.work (4/16/2013)
Three days of nothing...
It's quiet...
TOO quiet...

Either nobody has had any complaints, nor needed someone to jump into an issue, or else everyone is just to darn busy to visit the water cooler.

Perhaps all of the above.

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 11

I thought something was broken for a bit. Maybe everyone's given up on questions?

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 12

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (4/16/2013)
I thought something was broken for a bit. Maybe everyone's given up on questions?

yes we all gave up on questions and comments.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
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Lowell SSC Guru Points: 323518 More actions · Answer 13

unlike all of you guys who completed all their tax paperwork in January and already got your refunds back, my yesterday was

non stop juggling of funds so I could write a bit checks to my retirement and then the IRS before the April 15th deadline;

Personally I'm sapped emotionally from all the hoop-jumping.

Lowell

--help us help you! If you post a question, make sure you include a CREATE TABLE... statement and INSERT INTO... statement into that table to give the volunteers here representative data. with your description of the problem, we can provide a tested, verifiable solution to your question! asking the question the right way gets you a tested answer the fastest way possible!

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 14

I just took a close look at the calendar for June. I leave the Sunday after Fathers Day. I wonder if my girls will be doing anything special for me that day?

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 15

Lowell (4/16/2013)
unlike all of you guys who completed all their tax paperwork in January and already got your refunds back, my yesterday was
non stop juggling of funds so I could write a bit checks to my retirement and then the IRS before the April 15th deadline;
Personally I'm sapped emotionally from all the hoop-jumping.

You could always file for an extension and put off the hoop jumping until October.

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