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notarian@gmail.com SSCommitted Points: 1950 More actions · Answer 1

SQLRNNR (2/7/2014)
Ed Wagner (2/7/2014)
L' Eomot Inversé (2/7/2014)
Jeff Moden (2/7/2014)
Koen Verbeeck (2/6/2014)
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (2/6/2014)
However, this way they can give feedback that something worked. We are talking about how to best get other info from the "crowd" on posts.
As long as this doesn't turn SSC into a dictatorship like at StackOverflow, where some arrogant twats decide everything.
(I may be overreacting a bit 🙂
I like the MSDN model, where the OP or admins mark a post as answered, but the crowd can upvote a post or propose a reply as an answer.
I don't believe you're overreacting. I've had experiences there and on ASK SSC where they closed a really interesting thread or two that had some really bad answers because it didn't fit their model for not having discussions. That's why I simply avoid both most of the time now.
I like the MSDN model for the very reason you state.
Have to agree about ASK SSC - gave up on it some years ago. Never used Stack Overflow (although get quite a few hits on it with Google). Stongly inclined to agree with you and Koen. (No surprise there, I guess :-D)
I checked ASK SSC out quite some time ago, but didn't really see the appeal. I tried answering a question once, but it wouldn't let me login. I haven't been back. Why would anyone want to use it anyway when we have SSC?
From what I hear, the developers are working on those login problems. I have said something about that on a few occasions.
I don't like stack. I think it is silly that you have to ask questions first and get those answered before you have enough rep to be able to answer questions.
MSDN might be ok from time to time but there are some serious attitudes over there. That has led me away from doing much over there.
SSC is just right for me.

I don't think I have ever asked a question on Stack Overflow that wasn't closed within minutes as a bad question. That really turned me off from it. OTOH, I have asked dumb questions here and always got a meaningful response even when I was being silly about something. I do like the voting up far more than the "mark as answer" functionality of MSDN. Sometimes weird stuff is marked as the answer, and of course lots of people figure their problem out elsewhere and never update the 7 forum posts they've made about the issue.

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736183 More actions · Answer 2

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 4

Uh yeah. I'm in if Steve brings them to Summit to go with Kilt Day this year.

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 5

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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 6

I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.

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Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.

WELCOME BACK!

:w00t:

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

jasona.work (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.
WELCOME BACK!
:w00t:

Thanks!

I am already counting the days until I go back. I have a lot to do and little time since I leave on February 25th.

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 9

Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.

Welcome Back

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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Ed Wagner SSC Guru Points: 287026 More actions · Answer 10

Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
jasona.work (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.
WELCOME BACK!
:w00t:
Thanks!
I am already counting the days until I go back. I have a lot to do and little time since I leave on February 25th.

Welcome back, even if it is only for a short time. On a related note, it's good to hear that you're still employed. So, on the going back, I'm happy and sad for you. Enjoy your time while you're home.

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Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150467 More actions · Answer 11

Andrew Notarian (2/7/2014)
I don't think I have ever asked a question on Stack Overflow that wasn't closed within minutes as a bad question. That really turned me off from it. OTOH, I have asked dumb questions here and always got a meaningful response even when I was being silly about something. I do like the voting up far more than the "mark as answer" functionality of MSDN. Sometimes weird stuff is marked as the answer, and of course lots of people figure their problem out elsewhere and never update the 7 forum posts they've made about the issue.

Stack Overflow is a complete mess: a victim of its own success in many ways. There is a database-specific site (Database Administrators) that works much better, but again it is intended to as a wiki rather than as a place for extended discussions abut very specific problems. Forums still have their place, and I don't see that changing any time soon.

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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 12

Ed Wagner (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
jasona.work (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.
WELCOME BACK!
:w00t:
Thanks!
I am already counting the days until I go back. I have a lot to do and little time since I leave on February 25th.
Welcome back, even if it is only for a short time. On a related note, it's good to hear that you're still employed. So, on the going back, I'm happy and sad for you. Enjoy your time while you're home.

Actually, I am glad to be going back, even if it is only to get the tax break for working overseas for a year. It has been a unique experience and I am hoping to learn more as I am there during our hardware refresh (moving from 32 bit to 64 bit hardware and software).

Anyway, I am enjoying the break from working every day even though I have lots to do while I am home.

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 13

Lynn Pettis (2/10/2014)
Ed Wagner (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
jasona.work (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.
WELCOME BACK!
:w00t:
Thanks!
I am already counting the days until I go back. I have a lot to do and little time since I leave on February 25th.
Welcome back, even if it is only for a short time. On a related note, it's good to hear that you're still employed. So, on the going back, I'm happy and sad for you. Enjoy your time while you're home.
Actually, I am glad to be going back, even if it is only to get the tax break for working overseas for a year. It has been a unique experience and I am hoping to learn more as I am there during our hardware refresh (moving from 32 bit to 64 bit hardware and software).
Anyway, I am enjoying the break from working every day even though I have lots to do while I am home.

Cool. At least you have been spared the need to find a different job for a while and get to do something enjoyable.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 14

SQLRNNR (2/10/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/10/2014)
Ed Wagner (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
jasona.work (2/7/2014)
Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.
WELCOME BACK!
:w00t:
Thanks!
I am already counting the days until I go back. I have a lot to do and little time since I leave on February 25th.
Welcome back, even if it is only for a short time. On a related note, it's good to hear that you're still employed. So, on the going back, I'm happy and sad for you. Enjoy your time while you're home.
Actually, I am glad to be going back, even if it is only to get the tax break for working overseas for a year. It has been a unique experience and I am hoping to learn more as I am there during our hardware refresh (moving from 32 bit to 64 bit hardware and software).
Anyway, I am enjoying the break from working every day even though I have lots to do while I am home.
Cool. At least you have been spared the need to find a different job for a while and get to do something enjoyable.

And you get the chance to learn! Take care and stay safe.

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Lynn Pettis (2/7/2014)
I have been home since Sunday afternoon and today is the first day it has been warmer than it has been at night back in Afghanistan.

Sorry for the chilly temps, but welcome back.