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Re: slightly off topic - "break" a database

From: hpuxrac <johnbhurley_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: 29 Aug 2005 03:44:09 -0700
Message-ID: <1125312249.537703.131770@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>


Joel Garry wrote:
> I thought it was pretty funny, but then again I'm an old fan of BOFH.
> I can certainly think of nastier things to do to a db.
>
> As several have pointed out the setting and context are determinate.
> If bdbafh and his friend are indeed friends, it would be more of a
> problem to have an inflexible policy forbidding such things. Companies
> spend thousands on (often stupid IMO) team building exercises to try to
> build up camaraderie that allows such personal interplay. After
> implementing ridiculous policies that work against team building, not
> to mention wiping out morale with downsizings and budget cuts.
>
> I wouldn't think it was so funny if it were my laptop. Or maybe I
> would, and would retaliate heh heh heh. I guess it would be nice to
> have friends.
>
> jg
> --

Thanks Joel based on all the nasty responses on this thread it looks to me as if perhaps a lack of friends is not atypical for many of the respondents. Received on Mon Aug 29 2005 - 05:44:09 CDT

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