> You could also just add something to the merge syntax like ALLOW > TABLE LOCK or something. The idea is just that the user can > explicitly allow the table lock and thus the more complicated merge. >
The problem here is that many people will see that option and think it's safe to do it... i mean, many people will shoot themselves in the foot and the culprit will be PostgreSQL because he let a ready to shoot gun in a visible place when are kids around -- regards, Jaime Casanova (DBA: DataBase Aniquilator ;) ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq