Glen A Stromquist <glen_stromquist_at_no_spam_yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<jl%wc.31273$jl6.17773_at_edtnps89>...
> Michael Austin wrote:
>
> > Don Burleson wrote:
> >
> >> IMHO, these long-winded threads often cloud the real Oracle technical
> >> issues. While the insults are fun to read, the reality is that less
> >> than 1% of Oracle professionals read this forum anymore, for reasons
> >> that are all-too evident. Let's get the message to a wider audience.
> >>
> >> Since many people in this forum have very strong opinions about the
> >> Oracle technology perspectives, I would like to propose a debate
> >> between those with the most conflicting opinions.
> >>
> >> - Team one: Richard Foote, Howard J. Rogers and Nuno Souto
> >> - Team two: Mike Ault, Rich Niemiec and Don Burleson
> >>
> >> This would be a live one-hour public debate, moderated by an
> >> independent sponsor such as SearchOracle, IOUG or DBAZine. I can
> >> arrange a room at Oracle Openworld in San Francisco, and it could be a
> >> big "hit"!
> >>
> >> We would film it, and the sponsor will then create a one-hour Webinar
> >> for distribution worldwide. I'm thinking of a title like "The Great
> >> Oracle Debate – Clash of the Titans".
> >>
> >> We could discuss Index Internals, why Burleson & Niemiec give poor
> >> advice, or any other topics you like. . . No holes barred, it would
> >> have all of the insults as these message threads. People just love
> >> conflict, especially when it is passionate. Something like the Jerry
> >> Springer show, for Oracle people . . .
> >
> >
> > Don, Minor nit, but, I believe the phrase is "no holds barred" - from
> > wrestling in which NO method of holding the opponent would considered
> > illegal.
> >
> > Michael Austin.
>
>
> I've never been to OOW yet, but I'd go if this event was a "go"!
>
> But I think you should also fly Sybrand in to moderate it...
>
> cheers!
I'd like to nominate Pete Sharman (.au) and Carel Jan Engle (.nl) for
referees.
They both have large enough builds (and sharp enough wit) to keep it a
clean match. If anyones gets out line line, Pete will "manage their
ASS!".
Pd
Received on Mon Jun 07 2004 - 14:21:48 CDT
