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Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by ehsanul »

crux wrote: post #10
ehsanul wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm wondering why my comment downmodded; I'd like to know in what way I may have violated community guidelines, so I don't again. I suppose my comment was not useful, is that it?

Your comment was off-topic, but given that this kind of a fluffy article I don't think that's a huge sin. Maybe people assumed you were making some kind of moon landing hoax statement?

Well, the quote was from the 404 page, but I can see how it could be seen as off-topic. In any case, it seems the situation has reversed now, so no point discussing this minor point.

Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by [deleted] »

gojomo wrote: post #9
ehsanul wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm wondering why my comment downmodded; I'd like to know in what way I may have violated community guidelines, so I don't again. I suppose my comment was not useful, is that it?

Yes. Only you know why you hadn't seen the coverage of the lost Apollo tapes. So, your comment was about as useful to the conversation as, "where oh where did I put my car keys?"

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Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by ehsanul »

gojomo wrote: post #9
ehsanul wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm wondering why my comment downmodded; I'd like to know in what way I may have violated community guidelines, so I don't again. I suppose my comment was not useful, is that it?

Yes. Only you know why you hadn't seen the coverage of the lost Apollo tapes. So, your comment was about as useful to the conversation as, "where oh where did I put my car keys?"

Fair enough. I'll keep that in mind for the future.

Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by josefresco »

kgrin wrote: post #4
quinto42 wrote: post #3

what is special about it?

"It's a shame that your page is lost, but at least it's in good company; stick around to browse through NPR stories about lost people, places and things that still haven't turned up." Followed by: Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa, Waldo, etc.

Not helpful for the person who's trying to find the missing page, but entertaining.

Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by bsgamble »

ehsanul wrote: post #5

After three years of searching for the Apollo 11 tapes, NASA concluded that the footage of the first manned moon landing is probably lost forever. How come I never knew that Apollo 11 footage was lost?

Actually, I thought I remembered seeing last summer that the tapes were recovered in Australia. I searched and found this article:

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/110442/WORLD-EXCLUSIVE-N...

Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by baconbritches »

aroon wrote: post #6
markbao wrote: post #2

NPR is the best thing that has happened to radio and media. All Things Considered, Fresh Air, On Point, and Car Talk are some of the best programs on radio.

please don't forget Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. Greatest news quiz show ever.

You forgot the best one... this american life

Re: NPR's 404 Page

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Post by gruseom »

aroon wrote: post #6
markbao wrote: post #2

NPR is the best thing that has happened to radio and media. All Things Considered, Fresh Air, On Point, and Car Talk are some of the best programs on radio.

please don't forget Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. Greatest news quiz show ever.

Now you're touching a nerve. I'm a big NPR fan, have listened to Wait Wait since they started, and it pains me to say: that show has deteriorated. Most of their panelists suck, especially the ones who seem to appear most often. I find myself cringing at how lame they are... not a good sign for a comedy show.
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