My problem is with the word "obligatory". As long as taking part on this list
is useful fun and not obligation that I have to keep, I'm fine.
On 03/04/2004 12:04:56 PM, Michael Milligan wrote:
> How about all the people who do want to participate, respond to Juan. I'll
> start: I would like to be involved.
>
> How about all the people who do not want to participate, stop saying why
> it's such a bad idea. Just don't be involved. Just skip the posts that say
> "Weekly Tips" on them.
>
> Did you know that the first medical doctor who had the great idea that
> doctors should wash their hands between treating infected patients received
> pretty much the same reaction? To him, it was worth a try.
>
> To me, this is worth a try.
>
> My .02
>
> Mike Milligan
> Salt Lake City, Utah
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Milligan
> Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 9:13 AM
> To: 'oracle-l_at_freelists.org'
> Subject: PLEASE READ Re: The weekly quote "obligatory" Why you are
> afraid
>
>
> Carl-Jan,
>
> Given your recent post about the backup debacle, and the things I learned
> from it, and the fact that it read better than a suspense novel (I was on
> the edge of my seat), I'm surprised at your negative reaction to this idea.
> I implemented a similar idea at a former large employer, a "Tips, Tricks and
> Traps" kind of thing. Very useful. The "weekly" part just gives us a soft
> deadline to get it done.
>
> My suggestion: let's all try it for four weeks with a positive attitude.
> Maybe we'll see fewer subject lines that say
>
> "Subject: URGENT: HELP ME NOW OR I'LL LOSE MY JOB, PLEEEEEZE!!!"
>
> because people will learn ahead of time.
>
> I have to admit I like this list much better than the LazyDBA list. It's
> just better. I'm surprised at the reaction. Let's give it a short try.
>
> I say let Juan start it out and tell how it will work, and go. Your backup
> story could count as the first real good trap to avoid.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
> Michael Milligan
> Oracle DBA
> Ingenix, Inc.
> 2525 Lake Park Blvd.
> Salt Lake City, Utah 84120
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> mbl 801-628-6058
> michael.milligan_at_ingenix.com
>
> > Regards, Carel-Jan
> >
> > ===
> > If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. (Derek Bok)
> > ===
> >
> >
>
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