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Because they are in a thesaurus doesn't mean they are interchangable; just that they share common traits.
"A bribe" is a (hopefully large) donation of money or goods to influence a decision; "Blackmail" is intimidation to exhort money, services, or silence from somebody - and generally involves a threat.
I am amenable to bribes (or I would be if I had ever been offered anything larger than a night on the beer), but I do not respond well to threats! 
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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OriginalGriff wrote: do not respond well to threats
Do you mean - run and hide under the table?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. (V)
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More "Go ahead punk, make my day"
Give in to bullying or blackmail once...and you pay for the rest of your life.
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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OriginalGriff wrote: ...and you pay for the rest of your life.
Which reminds me, you're 'fees' are late. 
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OT. Are you drunk?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. (V)
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Nope. Been years since I drank enough to be drunk!
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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I didn't mean - drunk of drinking some beverage, but drunk of yourself, your (well deserved) success, your idea of this competition, of the whole situation...
There is a song in hebrew, that goes something like this: I'm drunk, but not of vine. I'm drunk of love...
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. (V)
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No, my feet are firmly grounded, although my head is (as usual) firmly up my [CENSORED]
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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Congratulations! I don't want a laptop sleeve either so I won't be entering, but good job on winning!
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What happens if you win?
[Edit]
Congrats BTW!
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Dear Mr. Grif,
I have a lappie but I'm taking a trip this coming week and plan on giving it to my brother.
But I could use the sleeve to trade for a new suit[^] so I can become a fashion blogger[^].
I really really need this job so I can afford to feed my pet sloth, he has very discerning taste.
Your consideration in this matter is much appreciated and I really deserve this sleeve.
BTW Congrats OG
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This is not to be considered as an entry to the contest.
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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
modified 24-Mar-14 21:16pm.
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Ok, I'll give it a shot[^].
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Reply 1:
OriginalGriff wrote: I would like to thank everybody who voted for my article - I'd do it individually, but I don't know who you are
 Huh! Some people are just full of excuses!
Reply 2: (in light of the possibility of winning something ...!!!)
Griff, firstly let me congratulate you on your fantastic article about C#, It was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of it. I didn't even know you were interested in music. I personally would have chosen the key of C flat in preference to C sharp, but well done none-the-less. 
I myself do have a laptop, which I find very convenient. In fact I take it everywhere I go. Sometimes I find it gets rather warm and sticky, but other than that I am very happy with it. However, the addition of a cover for my laptop would be most useful to prevent unwanted scratching and chipping, and also to prevent people from sticking chewing gum to it while I'm on the bus.
Anyway, I'm sure a fantastically gorgeous and amazingly intelligent man like yourself will have many offers for your prize and all that I humbly ask is that you consider this plea from an admiring and completely honest fan who thinks you are totally wonderfull!
Honest! I mean it .... please choose me ... choose me ... PLEASE!!!! ... PLEASE!!!! ... PLEASE!!!!
PS its the only way I'm ever going to get one as I can't be bothered have no time to write an Article, let alone one good enough to win.
PPS would a picture of a sheep help at all?
"State acheived after eating too many chocolate-covered coconut bars - bountiful"
Chris C-B
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DeathByChocolate wrote: would a picture of a sheep help at all?
See "Bribes" 
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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2 Sheep[^]
"State acheived after eating too many chocolate-covered coconut bars - bountiful"
Chris C-B
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Cheers for that - I noticed they do Chocolate iPhones as well: that could solve a birthday present next month!
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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Sorry, but the phrase "barnyard party" conjures up quite the wrong images...
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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 Oh drat!!! I knew that cake was a bit creepy .... especially the smile!
... but it is a sheep .... :Ali looks sad but hopeful, and flutters eyelashes:
"State acheived after eating too many chocolate-covered coconut bars - bountiful"
Chris C-B
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Hey, wait, there are rules?!? 
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So, I did not intend to compete, but a known chocolate addict needs competition, otherwise some may argue she won only because you are a gentleman (Yes, because of course she will win, anyone doubting that will get sent to you in a sheep costume, and of course you are a gentleman, so the costumed sheep must not be afraid).
First, congrats for the first welsh best article (or actually anything best welsh ever) of the CP history. For you shirley a great achievement, especially since obtained just before your fifth CP birthday.
I deserve a CP lappie slave, because I have no time anymore to run my lappie on my own, so a slave is probably the best that could help me at the moment. It has been proven that the CP slaves are quite efficient and professional until they die, in which case they make a great meal with pepper and cream sauce, and the fur could help replacing my even more balding head.
It would be an original honour to get your first even won prize, especially since everybody knows it will be the last.
Thanks !
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Entropy isn't what it used to.
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Rage wrote: I deserve a CP lappie slave
Don't bring your strange dreams into this! 
Rage wrote: the fur could help replacing my even more balding head.
... now I am building an interesting picture of you! 
"State acheived after eating too many chocolate-covered coconut bars - bountiful"
Chris C-B
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I deserve a CodeProject Lappie Sleeve because
I love bacon and BBQ sauce
I voted for you that night
and "V is absolutely right"
and not giving it to me would be a total loss.
 I don't think I'll win, but fun contest 
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V. wrote: I love bacon and BBQ sauce
I love bacon and BBQ sauce (that is made entirely of Chocolate)!!! 
V. wrote: I voted for you that night
I voted for you too Griff! .... well I would have done if I could be bothered!
V. wrote: and "V is absolutely right"
NO! Chocolate is absolutely right!
Griff, Griff, pick me, pick me!!!!! ![Jig | [Dance]](https://codeproject.global.ssl.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/jig.gif)
"State acheived after eating too many chocolate-covered coconut bars - bountiful"
Chris C-B
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So... who did win the win?
Iain.
I am one of "those foreigners coming over here and stealing our jobs". Yay me!
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