On 16/06/10 Tom Lane did say: > > "row exclusive mode" does not block itself. > > Specifically, see the table in > http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/explicit-locking.html#LOCKING-TABLES > > Exclusive lock modes are those that conflict with themselves; to wit, > SHARE ROW EXCLUSIVE mode or higher. The mode names are, um, historical. That explains much. Thanks, Mike -- Michael P. Soulier <michael_soulier@xxxxxxxxx>, 613-592-2122 x2522 "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." --Albert Einstein -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general