I'll admit to being in the Immediate camp. Why? I like the database to come down in a consistent state except in emergency circumstances. There have been bugs related to shutdown abort causing database problems. Do those in the Abort camp have valid reasons? Absolutely! Recovery is quicker and problems are extremely rare.
I have a higher level of comfort in immediate. That is why I use it. Can I use abort/startup restrict/normal without incurring problems? Yes, except in rare cases. Almost certainly more rare than the times when the immediate takes longer than expected.
I don't think this issue is one of black and white/right and wrong, but rather varying shades of gray.
Okay, Connor...your turn!
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