#mysql Channel Guidelines/Rules
We do not have any truly formal set of rules beyond the obvious, but here are some recommendations:
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The use of "SELECT * " is forever banned from the channel. Anyone using it, asking about it, or suggesting will be kicked. Read more about it: http://www.parseerror.com/sql/select*isevil.html
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Just ask your question and wait for someone to help. Asking if anyone is alive, or repeating yourself, is annoying.
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No flooding (more than three lines of 80 column text) without permission. Use
![[WWW]](/wiki/classic/img/moin-www.png)
Pastebin or #flood.
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No private messages without permission.
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Off-topic conversation is fine so long as no one needs help with an on-topic issue. This rule is heavily enforced.
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Bashing ANY RDBMS will get you kickbanned. They all have their merits.
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If the SQL bot is present, it can search the manual for you. ex: !man select syntax
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No one is being paid to help you here. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
