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Re: DBA Survey...please take a few seconds to help a class full of future dba's :)

From: Alan Shein <alanshein_at_erols.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 15:46:11 -0500
Message-ID: <a46m6s$ko2$1@bob.news.rcn.net>


Glasd to hear you got it all fixed. (BTW, "everyone" should be "everyone's" <G>)

"Chris Lee" <Chris_Lee_at_med.unc.edu> wrote in message news:a6ae8874.0202091120.56ace47a_at_posting.google.com...
> Hi All,
>
> I did take the link off-line while I corrected some of the security
> issues that Alan pointed out. It's up and running again (if you see
> any other security flaws, please email me and let me know). Alan,
> thanks for the grammar check. I'll be sure to include your suggestions
> in the next version. Your (everyone) input on the survey is greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Have a great weekend everyone!
>
> chris
> author of the dreaded dba survey at http://ils.unc.edu/~leec/poll/poll
> "Alan" <alanshein_at_erols.com> wrote in message
news:<a41ffk$1bp0ge$1_at_ID-114862.news.dfncis.de>...
> > I don't usually point out minor errors, but being that you advertised
that
> > you are an "Information Science Graduate Student", I thought some
comments
> > that may help you avoid poor grades might be in order:
> >
> > 1. Your link is wrong.
> > 2. Your site is not secure. I got in and created a new poll, and I
wasn't
> > even trying. Took about 30 seconds. I didn't try to delete the existing
> > poll, though the link was there to do so. Maybe it's not important to
have
> > the poll in a secure area, but just in case...
> > 3. "DBA's" is not correct. The use of an apostrophe in this context is
> > wrong. DBAs is a better alternative.
> > 4. "...since there is only 23 questions" - Subject and verb don't agree.
> > Should be "since there ARE..."
> > 5. "I've provided a email" should be "I've provided AN email..."
> >
> > So far, you get an F on this assignment, but I'm a tough grader!
> >
> >
> > "Chris Lee" <Chris_Lee_at_med.unc.edu> wrote in message
> > news:a6ae8874.0202081047.7251166a_at_posting.google.com...
> > > Greetings All,
> > >
> > > I'm conducting a survey on DBA's for a database class I'm taking.
> > > Since I was unable to find any recent reports on this mythical beast
> > > known as a DBA, I created my own survey (consisting of basic general
> > > questions). If you can spare a few minutes (should take less than two
> > > since there is only 23 questions), please go to the link below and
> > > give your input. I've provided a email box for those interested in
> > > the results but do not feel that you need to give your email address.
> > >
> > > http://ils.unc.edu/~leec/poll/poll
> > >
> > > Thanks for your assistance. I know my classmates will be very
> > > interested in what you have to say.
> > >
> > >
> > > Chris Lee
> > > Information Science Graduate Student,
> > > School of Information & Library Science
> > > University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Received on Sun Feb 10 2002 - 14:46:11 CST

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