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!
Received on Mon Jun 07 2004 - 09:55:11 CDT
