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MarillionFan replied

17 June 2011, 09:07
Originally posted by Scrag Meister View Post

Alternatively, Right-Click and View Source.
Then once the source is open, search for "reputationbit"

It should be part of a construct like this
id="reputationbit_post id_user id"

take the userid section and use the URL Doodab mentioned.

Oh Dear(tm)

Scrag has just picked up the user from hell.

'Which one is the any key then?' - Milan.
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Spacecadet replied

17 June 2011, 09:02
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Why not?

I sometimes use SQL using an ODBC driver directly against Excel tables.

Just because you can query it doesn't make it a relational database

If it doesn't follow Codd and Date's rules then it's just a database
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Scrag Meister replied

17 June 2011, 08:58
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

'ere, lads,

when I right click I don't have the option to see that field

do I need to upgrade my internet or something ?

Trev.

Alternatively, Right-Click and View Source.
Then once the source is open, search for "reputationbit"

It should be part of a construct like this
id="reputationbit_post id_user id"

take the userid section and use the URL Doodab mentioned.
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MarillionFan replied

17 June 2011, 08:56
Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

but are they relational? probably not.

Why not?

I sometimes use SQL using an ODBC driver directly against Excel tables.
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Spacecadet replied

17 June 2011, 08:53
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

They're called spreadmarts and are entirely valid.

but are they relational? probably not.
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milanbenes replied

17 June 2011, 07:54
'ere, lads,

when I right click I don't have the option to see that field

do I need to upgrade my internet or something ?

Trev.
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MarillionFan replied

17 June 2011, 07:38
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

Can we please stop spreading the pernicious misconception that a spreadsheet can substitute for a relational database?

They're called spreadmarts and are entirely valid.
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Scrag Meister replied

17 June 2011, 07:34
"Hope you get hit by a bus. Happy now? Churchill" actually MF

"knob jockey - Churchill" actually Troll
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eek replied

17 June 2011, 07:34
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

Can we please stop spreading the pernicious misconception that a spreadsheet can substitute for a relational database?

I had a client who ran their entire business on linked excel spreadsheets. Worked like a charm provided no machines were switched off.
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rhubarb replied

17 June 2011, 07:33
Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post

"Tosser" rhubarb Back at you!

What ? Are you sure about that ?
Pretty sure I've never negged anyone.
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Old Greg replied

17 June 2011, 06:38
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

Can we please stop spreading the pernicious misconception that a spreadsheet can substitute for a relational database?

You think Admin could manage that?
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doodab replied

17 June 2011, 03:46
Well judging by my latest reps a few people are miffed that they have been outed
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NickFitz replied

16 June 2011, 23:47
Originally posted by Old Greg View Post

Don't be silly.

It may be easiest if Admin just creates a spreadsheet of all reps and publishes it.

Can we please stop spreading the pernicious misconception that a spreadsheet can substitute for a relational database?
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fullyautomatix replied

16 June 2011, 21:51
Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post

You are right. Even I have sussed out how to do it now. Do you know, some people have been sending reps and pretending to be someone else? How jolly misleading and unsporting!!

You are supposed to reveal the -ve reps, come one now.
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MarillionFan replied

16 June 2011, 21:04
Originally posted by cailin maith View Post

I might be blonde but I'm not stupid

Have to say I'm dead suprised by some of the neg and who it's from - makes me think twice about when I said there were 2 people I disliked!!

Just remember the saying.

'Those who live in glass houses... Should put some bloody clothes on you're scaring the children!'
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