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I have a healthy respect for those that actually try and write the articles. I don't support ripping off others work, but I think trying to write an article takes effort and a desire to help your fellow developer.
I agree that some people should add a little more explanation, but when English isn't their primary language, I can also see why they avoid writing and go straight for the code. Unfortunately, sometimes it highlights some pretty terrible coding practices as well.
I would love to write an article, however, I've not quite found what I'm good enough at to write one yet. Maybe I should try so as to bring the percentage of bad down and ease your anger a little.
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If these people put a little effort into actually WRITING in their article instead of dumping code and refusing to preview their article, I'd be a little easier-going about it.
Also, it's not about what you're good at, it's about solving a problem or exposing a technique. Even if it's a rehash of info we already have, if it's written well, it's pretty much acceptable.
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I'm not surprised at the number of crap articles (I've suspected for some time that writing an article on CP is part of the course requirements at universities in a certain country).
What does surprise me is the number of crap articles written by persons claiming to be "senior" programmers or even team leaders!
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It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky he couldn't tell what the hell the weather was going to be. Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, he replied to his tribe that the winter was indeed going to be cold and that the members of the village should collect wood to be prepared.
Being a practical leader, after several days he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the National Weather Service and asked, "Is the coming winter going to be cold?"
"It looks like this winter is going to be quite cold indeed," the Meteorologist at the weather service responded. So the Chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more wood in order to be prepared.
One week later he called the National Weather Service again. "Is it going to be a very cold winter?" he asked. "Yes," the man at National Weather Service again replied, "it's going to be a very cold winter." The Chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap of wood they could find.
Two weeks later he called the National Weather Service again. "Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?"
"Absolutely," the man replied. "It looks like it's going to be one of the coldest winters ever."
"How can you be so sure?" the Chief asked. The weatherman replied, "The Indians are collecting firewood like crazy".
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
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Thanks Griffy, I passed this on! 
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
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Stolen and sent as mine.
“Follow your bliss.” – Joseph Campbell
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Old, but one of my favorites.
The narrow specialist in the broad sense of the word is a complete idiot in the narrow sense of the word.
Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.
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Deyan Georgiev wrote: Old, but one of my favorites
DO YOU MIND! I'M NOT THAT Oh, I see what you mean.
I thought it appropriate for the weather!
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
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The narrow specialist in the broad sense of the word is a complete idiot in the narrow sense of the word.
Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.
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Ah, excellent; I'm working on some feedback loops at the moment so it's very apropos. 
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Ahhh, recursion run wild ...
Funny, even though I've heard it before. Thanks for the laugh.
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E.
Comport Computing
Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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After yesterdays; Why-the-British-Weather-Sucks-Today.....[^]
and being stuck offshore (been here since 24th December '09) things are looking positive!
After an initial delay of a couple of hours due to freezing temperatures, the helicopters are flying again, the 1st flight is on its way to the field. I'm on flight 3, so all going well will at last get home today.
So today is Christmas Day in my house. and the kids are desperate to open more presents.
Whats even better is my Nexus One has arrived in Aberdeen and out for delivery with the Local Courier. So may even be waiting for me when I get home! I think that is pretty good going getting it from the US Distribution centre to Aberdeen already. So WELL DONE DHL!
It is also my wife's birthday tomorrow, so neeeed to get to the shops! (everything would have been fine if i had got home as planned yesterday)
Now, lets just hope that i do get off today! there are still snow showers in the area.
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daveauld wrote: Whats even better is my Nexus One has arrived in Aberdeen
So long as it is not a Nexus 6 you should be ok, they where slightly dangerous you know!
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
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They're running fine and I made it to work.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction.
My work here is done.
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And on a Friday too! B*stards!
5!
[edit]typing in gloves causes spelling problem! shock report!
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
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Firday?
is this a version of dressdown Friday?
Go away and research the subject, analyze the options for and against, understand the problem and them come back when you agree with me.
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Alex hogarth wrote: is this a version of dressdown Friday?
No, dressup Friday - I'm wearing gloves to type as my fingers are cold!
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
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err Griff, have you got gloves on?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction.
My work here is done.
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Um, yeeesss (he typed suspiciously, trying to work out what subtle innuendo he had missed.)
I thought I just said that?
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
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The climate is crazy here too. You can witness a good number of bouts of sneezes and common cold. Be wary of commuting in public places in this part of the region now and stay low profile indoors protected.
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar
Personal Homepage
Tech Gossips
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep!
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There was a broken track the other day: took 2.5 hours to get to work in the snow instead of about 45 minutes. However, yesterday and today have been fine. Still, as a contractor, only death would prevent me from finding a way to get to work!
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digital man wrote: Still, as a contractor, only death would prevent me from finding a way to get to work!
..and presumably remote access?
Regards,
Rob Philpott.
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The wrong kind of service.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Damn Cold, frozen fingers and brain, so Tea, sweet and plentiful is required.
Anyway...
The CCC.
"Circle Line junction in caper has no bears here!(9)
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
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Me and several other people in the office have no water at home as it's all frozen. I live on my own so nobody in at home, hope nothing's burst :s
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