Thanks Dennis,
It isn't my first language either (I started learning English in the 5th grade in India). I have seen this language before, and like Rachel said, it is more of a philosophical trouble.
I used similar language in precisely 3 (company internal) emails (waay back in 1993) before my manager called me in his office and explained that if I wish to be a better programmer/analyst/what-ever-that-I wish-to-be I need to be clear in my thoughts, when I speak and when I write.
I still think it is a valuable advise.
At-least I am not the only one ...
Happy New Year Everyone ...
Raj
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-----Original Message-----
From: DENNIS WILLIAMS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 10:30 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
Subject: RE: Automatic backup on Oracle 9i -- For Jared
Raj - I go through episodes where I get pretty frustrated with the cryptic
language, but then I take a deep breath and remember that for some people
English isn't their first language. Also, I think text messages on cell
phones are changing the way many people deal with English.
I also get irritated with people who won't post their names. It is hard
to reply to an anonymous person. But then I recall that I previously worked
for a company that wouldn't let me post to newsgroups. It would be easier if
people would pick a nom de plume that was more human, like "Joe Smith".
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