gistfile1.rb

      # Wrap write_attribute to remember original attribute value.
      def write_attribute_with_dirty(attr, value)
        attr = attr.to_s

        # The attribute already has an unsaved change.
        if changed_attributes.include?(attr)
          old = changed_attributes[attr]
          changed_attributes.delete(attr) unless field_changed?(attr, old, value)
        else
          old = clone_attribute_value(:read_attribute, attr)
          changed_attributes[attr] = old if field_changed?(attr, old, value)
        end

        # Carry on.
        write_attribute_without_dirty(attr, value)
      end