Hi ZFS discuss:
I'm a daily regular reader who (usually, before this) never writes
but finds the discussion list highly informative in furthering an
understanding of ZFS. The discussion also provides useful knowledge
for internal cases promoting the use of ZFS. Concerning:
> I've been observing two threads on zfs-discuss with
> the following
> Subject lines:
>
> Yager on ZFS
> ZFS + DB + "fragments"
>
> and have reached the rather obvious conclusion that
> the author "can
> you guess?" is a professional spinmeister
I'm neither pro or con any particular poster nor within the broad
limits of courtesy do I pay too much attention to their social/manner/
politeness style of delivery. In this regard it seems to me (IMHO)
that the writer "Can you guess?" sometimes has a sharp and personal
edge to his comments which distracts from what he's actually saying
(as well as raising hackles), however, at the same time, both to date
and continuing, I and others have found/find those comments, along
with many others, very useful in providing insights to ZFS, file
systems, etc.
His style ("lots of words") may not be to your liking but there are a
fair number of folks who appreciate stuff being spelled out,
especially in discussion, as this not only makes the matter under
discussion clearer but also makes clearer the perspective, biases,
understanding etc. of the writer (which is also important).
Being a discussion list I and other are trying to respect the time/
detail/research limits that many of you work with in writing the
explanations and bringing considered responses back to the discussion
list, so I for one am appreciative for (however they do it) those who
find/make the time to detail and question in detail what others might
take for granted.
Just to say that in this case "Can you guess"'s manner may be
unnecessarily irritating and offensive to some on this list (as it
sometimes seems to me), but it is also true that his technical
comments are useful for several of us, as are replies to his replies,
and the continuing conversation. I'd much rather hear responses to
his technical observations than his personal ones. Why not ignore the
latter (within reason - it can't really be "personal" as he doesn't
know (I assume) you or I)?
Being able to glean better understanding, performance etc. for both
management and technical decisions when the discussions max out in
technical directions is one reason this list is so interesting.
Kyle Manjaro
Network Systems Architect
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