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
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