Are the posted questions getting worse?

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Are the posted questions getting worse?

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Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150467 More actions · Answer 1

Chris Morris-439714 (3/2/2010)
Having thought about it...yes, you're absolutely right Paul and I apologise for putting you on the spot there. You beat me to it.

No worries, I'm relieved you see it that way!

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 2

"How about them Bears?" 🙂

Is it just me, or are the posters who appear to be the students, the ones who have the nerve to post their homework here, the worst offenders when it comes to rudeness and unwillingness to cooperate?

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 3

Just thinking about the broad homework question issue. Maybe we need to start a movement to get as many SQL instructors as possible to join SSC and check the forums regularly.

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Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150467 More actions · Answer 4

Chris Morris-439714 (3/2/2010)
Is it just me, or are the posters who appear to be the students, the ones who have the nerve to post their homework here, the worst offenders when it comes to rudeness and unwillingness to cooperate?

Do you have a particular thread in mind?

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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 5

Paul White (3/2/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (3/2/2010)
Is it just me, or are the posters who appear to be the students, the ones who have the nerve to post their homework here, the worst offenders when it comes to rudeness and unwillingness to cooperate?
Do you have a particular thread in mind?

I agree, curious I am.

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150467 More actions · Answer 6

Lynn Pettis (3/2/2010)
I agree, curious I am.

I sense a dog-pile* coming on.

* Did I use that phrase correctly?

Paul White
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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 7

Paul White (3/2/2010)
Lynn Pettis (3/2/2010)
I agree, curious I am.
I sense a dog-pile* coming on.
* Did I use that phrase correctly?

Woot

Yes, phrase was used correctly.

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

Paul White (3/2/2010)
Lynn Pettis (3/2/2010)
I agree, curious I am.
I sense a dog-pile* coming on.
* Did I use that phrase correctly?

Maybe, on the dog-pile. Really depends on the thread and how the OP is/has responded.

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 9

Chris Morris-439714 (3/2/2010)
"How about them Bears?" 🙂
Is it just me, or are the posters who appear to be the students, the ones who have the nerve to post their homework here, the worst offenders when it comes to rudeness and unwillingness to cooperate?

Da Bears

As for the posters, they are under stress because it is midterms after all.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
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SQL RNNR
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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 10

What I get tired of are the OP's that think they need to post the same question multiple times in different forums.

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

CirquedeSQLeil (3/2/2010)
Da Bears

Ok, so I think I get the dog-pile thing, but Bears???

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Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150467 More actions · Answer 12

Lynn Pettis (3/2/2010)
What I get tired of are the OP's that think they need to post the same question multiple times in different forums.

That is moderately irritating, yes.

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 13

Not really. It's this one which got me thinking about it, because the data looks very familiar and also because the OP doesn't appear to know what he/she's doing and more importantly why. There was loads of scope for improvement but she/he declared that a solution had been found and scarpered.

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

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

CirquedeSQLeil (3/2/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (3/2/2010)
"How about them Bears?" 🙂
Is it just me, or are the posters who appear to be the students, the ones who have the nerve to post their homework here, the worst offenders when it comes to rudeness and unwillingness to cooperate?
Da Bears
As for the posters, they are under stress because it is midterms after all.

maximum exposure they seek

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]

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 15

Paul White (3/2/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (3/2/2010)
Da Bears
Ok, so I think I get the dog-pile thing, but Bears???

NFL Football team

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
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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