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Doug G
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
331 Posts |
 Posted - 2013-05-11 : 18:47:27
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| There used to be quite a lot of general conversation in the yak corral, where did it all go? Is facebook and twitter really going to kill forums like this?Just curious.======Doug G====== |
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
8781 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-12 : 11:40:50
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No, fb isn't killing this forum.I think it is the changing on which people are posting much in these SQL forums.Just for me I can see there is no need for my answers here any longer because a few guys like visakh and some others will do the job and they have answers to all questions... I feel like I am retired  So yes - I am more ON on fb but it is fine.
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
8781 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-12 : 12:07:12
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Ah - and if some mates here are missing the postings of some funny, senseless shit then I would like to get back in touch on facebook  www.facebook.com/webfred
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Transact Charlie
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3451 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-12 : 16:45:59
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sad to hear that webfred -- always respected your willingness to answer a question - no matter how stupd/crazy/incomplete the question was.For me -- don't visit so often now that I don't spend every working day in SQL land -- always seems to be something more pressing to do.Still have a very fond space in my heart for SQL Team though.Transact CharlieMsg 3903.. The ROLLBACK TRANSACTION request has no corresponding BEGIN TRANSACTION. http://nosqlsolution.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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James K
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3873 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-12 : 16:47:32
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Originally posted by webfred
No, fb isn't killing this forum.I think it is the changing on which people are posting much in these SQL forums.Just for me I can see there is no need for my answers here any longer because a few guys like visakh and some others will do the job and they have answers to all questions... I feel like I am retired So yes - I am more ON on fb but it is fine.
Too old to Rock'n'Roll too young to die.
Webfred, this is an interesting observation. I felt compelled to respond because, at least for a period of time, I was one of those "others" you mention.In January, the company I was working for announced that they were closing. The company wanted me to stick around for a few more months to archive the data and be there in case there were questions. I didn't have much work to do, and SQL Team is where I spent my time on, answering every question that was posted. Even when I didn't know the EXACT answer, I would give it a try. At least for a period of time, my daily post count was well over 30.Then it dawned on me that it just isn't right that I respond to every question posted. Brilliant, charming, and witty as I might be, it occurred to me that there might be others who have better and more concise solutions and differing points of view, and such people might be prevented from contributing because of me trying to shout the loudest. That my enthusiasm and diligence might be hurting the diversity and richness of opinions and answers presented on the forum was not a comforting thought.That thought precipitated me to reduce my post count substantially. Now when I login, I make it a point to respond only to questions that have been sitting there unanswered at least for a few hours so others will have a chance to respond. That I have been gainfully employed at another company since then and have real work to do prevents me from responding to every question, but I did reduce my daily post count even before I started the new job.In any case, I am sorry if my actions caused you to stay away from or reduce the number of your posts. I have been a member of SQL Team only since January, but have followed it on and off for a long time. Your answers and posts have a brevity and subtle humor to them and I have always enjoyed reading your responses. |
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
8781 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-13 : 11:46:42
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There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go. It's rather sad, really, but there it is.Thank you both for your kind words.But no, there is no problem and nobody has to feel sorry.I always will love sqlteam and its members A N D
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chadmat
The Chadinator
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Posted - 2013-05-13 : 14:03:32
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Originally posted by webfred
There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go. It's rather sad, really, but there it is.Thank you both for your kind words.But no, there is no problem and nobody has to feel sorry.I always will love sqlteam and its members A N D
Too old to Rock'n'Roll too young to die.
The Nanny McPhee of SQL Server.-Chad |
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James K
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3873 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-13 : 17:24:18
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
8781 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-14 : 04:46:44
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In the german version this "playing with words" i.e. behave / beehive is missing/can't be translated... and yes that movie was great indeed!
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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak
5072 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-14 : 09:51:14
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| I think a lot of the "General Conversation" left with Brett. He started a lot of the off topic threads. |
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RickD
Slow But Sure Yak Herding Master
3608 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-15 : 04:22:28
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| I still hang around, but am so often swamped with work that I do not get time to look at the forum some days and other days only for an a brief visit. |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
22864 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-17 : 04:44:55
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Originally posted by Doug G
There used to be quite a lot of general conversation in the yak corral, where did it all go? Is facebook and twitter really going to kill forums like this?Just curious.======Doug G======
I think most of the long-time members are not so active as earlier. Facebook and Twitter may affect general conversations in Forums like Yak CorralMadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
22864 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-17 : 04:45:54
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Originally posted by webfred
Ah - and if some mates here are missing the postings of some funny, senseless shit then I would like to get back in touch on facebook www.facebook.com/webfred
Too old to Rock'n'Roll too young to die.
Nice webfred. I sent you a friend request MadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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Doug G
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
331 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-18 : 18:15:16
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Originally posted by russell
I think a lot of the "General Conversation" left with Brett. He started a lot of the off topic threads.
I think you're right. Brett could be counted on to start a thread about any NY sports team and other interesting subjects.======Doug G====== |
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TG
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
6065 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-20 : 13:55:32
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| If you want to hear from Brett and you don't want to wait for a NY sports team to get on a roll then just say something about Jimmy Buffet.Be One with the OptimizerTG |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
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Posted - 2013-05-20 : 14:56:37
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Originally posted by TG
If you want to hear from Brett and you don't want to wait for a NY sports team to get on a roll then just say something about Jimmy Buffet.
http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=182242 |
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TG
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
6065 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-20 : 15:25:01
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| Oh man, I hadn't heard. Thanks Rob.Be One with the OptimizerTG |
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PSamsig
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
384 Posts |
Posted - 2013-05-29 : 16:10:34
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Originally posted by Transact CharlieStill have a very fond space in my heart for SQL Team though.
Sigh, where did that like button go..,-- If you give someone a program, you will frustrate them for a day; if you teach them how to program, you will frustrate them for a lifetime. |
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Where did the chit-chat go?