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Re:Ask HN: Server Infrastructure recommendations for a PHP app by dholowiski on Friday May 18, 2012 @02:21PM (#3993202)
> never have an even number of DBAs - it leads to tyranny

Please explain.

Re:Ask HN: Server Infrastructure recommendations for a PHP app by debacle on Friday May 18, 2012 @04:28PM (#3993746)
It's the same reason you never want an even number of supreme court justices. In the courts, it would lead to deadlock. In the server room, it will lead to bloodshed.