Re: Looking for a SQL Function

From: HansF <News.Hans_at_telus.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:59:55 GMT
Message-Id: <pan.2005.11.11.14.59.54.962875@telus.net>

On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:13:04 -0800, R. P. wrote:

>> SQL
>> Functions are available, than to look it up themselves.

>
> So why are so many people posting here at all? Why don't they just all
> go to that Oracle network? Why did you even bother to resond to my query
> if you feel that way about the posters who ask questions? Man, you
> started out so well, but you sure ruined it.

There are a lot of people who start out like you - asking because they do not know which way to turn. I answer, and point them in the direction of the documentation, because many are intent of learning and becoming self-sufficient. The old 'give a fish, teach to fish' parable.

You on the other hand, seem to adamantly refuse the opportunity to progress in your knowledge or self-sufficiency. You therefore, in my mind, are deliberately moving yourself from interested learner to willful parasite. Which changes my attitude toward you, but not the general newbie poster.

The saddest part for me is, you are so blinded by your fear of contact that you can not see the obvious way around the 'problem'. (Hint: fields are not checked for accuracy.)

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Received on Fri Nov 11 2005 - 08:59:55 CST