Re: Object-oriented thinking in SQL context?

David BL <davidbl_at_iinet.net.au> wrote:

>On Jun 11, 12:47 am, Gene Wirchenko <ge..._at_ocis.net> wrote:
>> David BL <davi..._at_iinet.net.au> wrote:

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>> >This is clearly intended to mock, and in a nasty way. It is typical of
>>
>> Is it? I read it as "If you start at the beginning, you will
>> find what you are looking for." Sometimes, just getting started can
>> be the biggest hurdle.
>
>It's the same message, but that's the polite version. Bob's version
>was offensive. It suggested the OP was so dumb he needed to be told
>in detail how to read a book from the beginning.

     When someone has a book, has not started it, and is still asking questions, what is the next thing to do? Start reading the book perhaps?

>> Too many are after the magic incantation. There is no substitute
>> for sitting down and studying.
>
>Completely agree.

     Which is likely why Bob stated what he did.

>> >BB. Perhaps BB could himself do with some suggestions for reading
>> >material - books with titles like "How to win friends and influence
>> >people".
>>
>> Is your statement intended to mock, and in a nasty way?
>
>Yes, obviously. I have no problem mocking a bully.

     Well, you are getting rather pugnacious. I suppose I could declare you a bully and then start mocking you. That presupposes that I consider your activity acceptable. I do not.

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Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

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