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Roy Rogers and Dale Evans estate has been sold at auction[^], trigger is gone. I don't think Roy and Dale would have wanted this and I know their fans definitely don't. ![Rose | [Rose]](https://codeproject.global.ssl.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif)
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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Any word on who the buyer is?
The difficult we do right away...
...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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A Nebraska cable TV network ponied up $266,500 for Roy Rogers' stuffed and mounted horse, Trigger, at an auction in New York City on Wednesday.
The movie cowboy's faithful companion was bought by the cable company RFD-TV in Omaha.
All of the stuff went to individuals, highest bidder and got a lot more than they anticipated.
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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Interesting read about the Auction linked in the OP. It seems that Roy said that the family could sell off all of the stuff if the Museum became a burden.
Dave.
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It also said that the whole family didn't agree with the decision, but at least they did run the museum for many years.
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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Happy Trails to Trigger. 
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
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JimmyRopes
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It saddens me I used to watch Roy and Trigger, and others when younger and had great admiration for them. I think if the kids would have went one step further and made it a western movies/series museum with Roy and Dale as part of it it might have fared better. Who knows!, maybe people like us just want to remember the way it was?
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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Mike Hankey wrote: It saddens me I used to watch Roy and Trigger, and others when younger and had great admiration for them.
We are what is called on a sail boat the after guard. After reaching a certain age you don't go out on the foredeck to wrestle with the sails anymore. You sit in the cockpit and do things like stear or navigate.
Our generation is long past determining popular culture. It is time to give it up and realize that we are no longer the driving force, but just an afterthought.
We had our day and now it is time for the young to have their time. They too will come to pass and watch the generation after them have at it.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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Well said! It's been a long hard road filled with many exciting and disappointing turns but it's been interesting and fruitful.
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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You're supposed to start things like that off with *TRIGGER WARNING*.
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You're quite right. 
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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.. if anyone feels I was unjustified in making this comment
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If so, I will gracefully acquiesce... but it seems to me that when the "Featured articles" include dross like this, somebody's gotta say somethin'.
I too dabbled in pacifism once.
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When it was coming through in the moderation queue I voted for "Extremely Poor Quality" a couple of times I think - unfortunately it seems to have got through anyway.
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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It is best to avoid getting personal.
The "article" has definitely slipped through the review process and your observations there seem pretty valid.
Peter Wasser
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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Mel Padden wrote: .. if anyone feels I was unjustified in making this comment
Yes. It's an ad hominem attack, not a comment on technical quality. I agree with you it's a very poor "article," but the flourishing underbrush of CodeProject is composed of exactly such.
“I speak in a poem of the ancient food of heroes: humiliation, unhappiness, discord. Those things are given to us to transform, so that we may make from the miserable circumstances of our lives things that are eternal, or aspire to be so.” Jorge Luis Borges
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You're not wrong, but, you let him get to you.
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Your technical points are well taken, but I'd omit the reference to "Dear". I think you let that get to you.
Many Indians (for whom English is not their native tongue) use "Dear" as a sign of respect, and not sarcasm or an indication of being overly familiar. You probably weren't aware of that. I think it stems from exposure to commercial correspondence, where a letter typically starts with "Dear Sir/Madam:".
/ravi
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Ok point taken. It just seemed condescending, and well... red rag meets bull. I didn't understand the cultural context
I too dabbled in pacifism once.
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Mel Padden wrote: I didn't understand the cultural context
Soon after I moved to the US (about 35 years ago), I told a lady acquaintance I'd give her a tinkle tomorrow. Of course I meant "telephone call". What was she thinking!? True story. 
/ravi
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Good thing you didn't say you'd "knock her up" (I believe I have heard that phrase used somewhere in the ancient history of this forum)!
Dave.
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More embarrassing Indian-English faux pas's:
- Can I borrow a rubber? [rubber == eraser]
- Gonna get me some fags. [fag = cigarette]
- Sorry, can't join you guys tonight - I'm busy mugging. [mugging = cramming]
/ravi
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You were correct but your approach was a little over the top. It's usually enough to let the author know that the article/blog/tip is of poor quality for x. y or z reasons and leave it at that.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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I agree that the article is poor quality, due mainly to being written by a non-English speaker. "Dear" is quite commonly used as a salutation to show respect by many non-English speakers. It's a sign of respect and you took offense - not very nice at all. Then stick to the technical issues and don't make it personal.
Instead of attacking and openly criticizing, you could have offered to help correct the grammar and syntax errors. When reading articles written by non-English speakers, here and elsewhere, I always try to ask myself how it would have turned out if I tried to write an article in their language.
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E.
Comport Computing
Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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In general I agree, and I made reference to the fact that it wasn't just about his English, but the whole article was pretty much pointless. I mean if I were to post every little thing I've discovered over the years... its at best a tip/trick.
I will say that my initial reply was hot-headed and over the top. I attempted to correct that in my second reply.
But it seems that the overall feeling is that I went too far. For which I apologize.
I too dabbled in pacifism once.
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Well, Mel, you get Person-Points (for what that's worth) from me for having the awareness, and humility, to examine your acts, and seek advice, and listen to it !
cheers, Bill
“I speak in a poem of the ancient food of heroes: humiliation, unhappiness, discord. Those things are given to us to transform, so that we may make from the miserable circumstances of our lives things that are eternal, or aspire to be so.” Jorge Luis Borges
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