Ok, but in this particular case I don't see any caveats and think that could be classic case for rule to be used. If it is "almost never the correct solution" why rules still exists at all? -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.nabble.com/infinite-recursion-detected-in-rules-for-relation-tp5837697p5837867.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general