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Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 07/30/07 21:05
Ivan Marsh wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:47:59 -0400, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
>
>> Ivan Marsh wrote:
>>> On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:42:18 +0200, Rik wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Now, about the topic of posting his question in this group. Yes it
>>>>> was not the best place to post it, but Rami could have simply
>>>>> answered his question, and
>>>> No and, it sets precedents. Even now more and more people keep turning
>>>> up here for MySQL questions. Why? Because they get answered. I myself
>>>> am also guilty, giving answers to those questions.
>>> I have no problem that people ask MySQL questions in this group... a
>>> lot of us run LAMP servers after all.
>>>
>>> Not to mention the original question had *almost* nothing to do with
>>> MySQL.
>>>
>>> The MySQL client will produce output as wide as the terminal you're
>>> running it in. Set the xterm window for 120 characters (for instance)
>>> and the MySQL client will produce 120 character wide output.
>> Maybe YOU don't. But most of us would rather see PHP questions here.
>
> Did I miss the meeting where you were elected talking head for the group?
>
It was the same meeting where you were elected newsgroup troll.
> ...and like I said "I don't", which is clearly speaking for myself and
> making no suggestion that anyone else wouldn't have a problem with it.
>
> You'll also notice that, as I said, the original question wasn't even a
> MySQL question... it was a terminal and/or DOS window question, which
> obviously doesn't belong here, but since it was clear the OP had no idea
> the scope of his own question, which group he posted it in is pretty much
> irrelevant. I simply thought I'd give him an answer.
>
Actually, it arguably was a MySQL question - which could be answered by
pointing him to certain tools.
> I'll make sure to check with you before I take action next time.
>
>> If you want MySQL questions, try one of the MySQL newsgroups. That's
>> what they're there for.
>
> Thank you Jerry Stuckle... Suuuuuuper-Genius.
>
Ok, Ivan - Suuuuuuuper-Troll.
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