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Re: Show HN: I wrote a free eBook about many lesser-known/secret database tricks

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The author loses much more than you. You can always unsubscribe, or — if you don't trust unsubscribe — filter away his emails. From the beginning you were always in full control. Giving your email grants the author no power over you whatsoever.

Nope, they can sell the list (or have it hacked), and then YOU are screwed.

They sell the list and then you can still filter out unwanted emails.

Re: Show HN: I wrote a free eBook about many lesser-known/secret database tricks

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I have a very negative reaction to sites that require an email to get something of unknown value. Automatic no.

I'm okay with an email address (can just use a throwaway), but I get annoyed when they want you to fill out name, occupation, etc.

Just make something up.

Re: Show HN: I wrote a free eBook about many lesser-known/secret database tricks

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With all the "I'm not giving you my email" sentiment, author could do a quick thing. Red button: Give me $5 Blue button: Give me your email. Everyone's happy! Sharing the results would be an icing on the cake.

funny that if someone choose $5 he still need enter email to get book ;)

Re: Show HN: I wrote a free eBook about many lesser-known/secret database tricks

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In isolation because of Corona last year, I started to share many lesser-known database tricks I know on Twitter (@tobias_petry). Although I thought that only a few people would be interested in something like this, it became a matter of course over the months. Meanwhile, thousands follow me to read my database tips or news. Since every message in the constant social media stream vanishes after a few days, I had to d…

@tpetry: I enjoyed reading the book. Could you please have it added to the Goodreads database so I can leave a positive review?
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