Re: Why bother with Logical data model?

On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:13:41 GMT, Bob Badour <bbadour_at_pei.sympatico.ca> wrote:

>Gene Wirchenko wrote:
>> On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:11:23 GMT, Bob Badour
>> <bbadour_at_pei.sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>
>> [snip]
>>
>>>Testing?!? That has to go too. Testing implies that some databases are
>>>wrong. Labelling them as such will hurt their self-esteem and could send
>>>them into a spiral of negativity from which they might never escape. We
>>>don't want that on our karma. Instead, there are no wrong answers --
>>>merely 'inventive' answers. We don't test. Instead, we observe databases
>>
>> ^^^^^^^^^
>> That word has bad connotations, suggesting dishonesty.
>> "creative" might be a better fit.
>
>Invention is now the mother of dishonesty?!? Since when? Why didn't I
>receive the memo?
>
>Then again, invention does lead to the exploitation of the working class
>while destroying their jobs and promoting rampant materialist
>consumerism. Hmmm... and come to think of it, it does have some
>associations with patriarchy and drug abuse too.

     And as you say, motherhood issues as well.

>Yes, creative it is then. It's got that whole birth, rebirth, fertility,
>gaia zeitgeist thing going for it.

     We will push these in a holistic motherhood and apple pie way. Let the competition try the materialist argument against that.

>>>in small groups in a stress-free, encouraging environment.

     Meta: It is sad how realistic these arguments seem. Cue French model: "I keep my skin soft and supple with <brand> Snake Oil."

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko Received on Fri Aug 11 2006 - 21:07:37 CEST