Just a question regarding the Ferengi and Gene Rodenberry, I believe that they were introduced in Star Trek TNG which I believe came after his death. They were brought in by the new producers and creators.

I liked the new characters a lot. I thought that they were consistent with the previous actors that had those roles...I give it a good cheer...

Astro, live long and prosper (oops, is that really an autographed picture of Shatner as Cap. Kirk hanging there!)