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"I'm going to rant against MySQL, but I'm not going to suggest a better alternative."

In what entitled universe do you live in where a guy who carefully and patiently points out problems is also obligated to solve every single one of them?

Also, do you really need someone to spell out the alternatives to MySQL? There are too many to list.

The article would have been much more credible if it would have said something like "try postgresql instead". It has nothing to do with entitlements.

He does not need to be able to point to an extant, better alternative for his criticisms to be "credible."

BTW, I can't believe you're implying that his post is not credible. The practical outcome of your demand for a solution is to shut down legitimate criticism.

"Not MySQL" is good advice. Look into alternatives, there are many good ones.

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