RE: Teradata baned from IOUG???

Jonathan,

     This is the forum for critical analysis. No question about it. Someone publishes stuff here and there are tons of people like Rachel, yourself and Robert who will disagree and say why. I have heard several critiques of books, training classes, papers and seminars on this list, and look at the discussion the top 10 do and don't list is receiving. I don't think anyone has a problem with open honest discussion so long as claims are backed up and you're not calling the person names (which I know you weren't). And even if someone did go to name calling, Jared will take care of them. He's pretty good about that. No one should think that they should not be allowed to disagree with anything said on this forum, so long as they have the stat/proof/test/etc to back it up. So if you (or anyone else) have a problem with Rich's work and can prove it is incorrect and/or dangerous, then say so and put out your reasons. You may save someone from a mistake that will cost them. Let those who agree with Rich respond with their say and hash it out, here on the list. That is, in it's essence, what this list is about.

--Chris

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Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:50 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L

Robert,

I agree, personal attacks are inappropriate and fairly pointless. On the other hand, I do sympathise with the people who are irritated by the divergence between Rich Niemiec's claims to be one of the best, and the poor, even dangerous, work that he publishes.

Please note, I do not believe he is trying to mislead his readers into dangerous or unsuitable areas, but the combination of his claims to expertise, past reputation, and generally sketchy comments can easily persuade individuals to 'try option X' simply because Rich has written a few lines which say "option X exists and this is an example from the manuals".

The question has to be asked, therefore, where is the forum for questioning the material published by a "guru" and if there is one, how do you avoid crossing the line between criticising the material and criticising the person ?

Personally, I don't mind if Rich thinks he's one of the best in the world; but I'd far rather see him publish a lower quantity and higher quality - his present output does not do his reputation credit.

Regards

Jonathan Lewis
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Freeman Robert - IL wrote:

> I must admit that I'm a bit tired of the Rich/TUSC bashing here.
I've
> written and canned two rather terse responses to personal attacks
> against Rich. If you want to disagree with his position on BHR, go
for
> it, I have no problem with that. In fact, I'm not sure I *know* what
> his current position is, and will attend his presentation to find
out
> (I suppose I could ask him since I will be at the office tomorrow).
>
> Personal attacks really are pointless. I would APPRECIATE IT if they
> would cease.
>

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