papichulo69r
Member
Actually, people who use the term "steep learning curve" incorrectly really makes me want to go ape shit crazy. I think 99.99% of the times I see it used it is wrong.
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Rant Thread - What really grinds your gears?
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somekid13
Newbie
it is the fact that everything these days moves at hyperspeed. there is no room for error. everybody is an expert and seems to have audacity to tell you how to do you job when a lot of the time they havent a clue what they are talking about. like someone trying to explain how flash memory works but doesnt know the basics of it.
people should know what they know and share it honestly instead of BSing their way through it. if you dont acually know it then dont try to act like you do.
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people should know what they know and share it honestly instead of BSing their way through it. if you dont acually know it then dont try to act like you do.
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septembergurl
Member
You know what really grinds my gears?!??...
People who make snarky comments about how fast I walk. It's especially annoying when the women I work with do this because they know I can't say anything smart-ass back since we're in a professional environment. Thus they are both rude AND cowardly.
These are women that walk so slowly it's painful. They just amble along like they're at the flea market or a county fair or something.
I, however, have purpose in my stride. I have places to go, things to do. That's just how I am. I inherited The Walk from my father, who wasn't down with BS either.
But this has happened to me my whole life, not just at the place I currently work. The last time someone was a real a-hole about it I had just gotten off work at the huge hospital I worked at and was walking to the parking deck. THREE freaking people were walking side-by-side blocking almost the entire walkway (one of them was in some sort of prom-looking dress, no less) - plodding along at a snail's pace, talking, totally not paying attention to their surroundings. Finally I passed them after one of them noticed I was behind them and moved to the side a bit. But instead of doing the decent thing and just letting me by like a normal, polite person they made all these passive-aggressive comments loudly behind me. Thankfully, since I'm such a fast walker it didn't take long until I was out of ear range of their BS.
I should add I've had some good experiences: one time a lady passed me in the hall at the same hospital and called out with much admiration in her voice, "Ah! Another person with a determined walk!" as she sped by. Still one of the coolest things that's ever happened to me. If I could have given that bad-ass lady a pot o' gold I would have.
Oh, and it also really grinds my gears when men assume that my truck belongs to my husband. Never mind that I know how to drive it and don't drive like a constipated grandma and can parallel park it with one hand (it's an extended cab GMC Sierra, so not the easiest thing in the world), etc. The next person who assumes it's my man's ride is going to get an earful. It's just rude and condescending.
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People who make snarky comments about how fast I walk. It's especially annoying when the women I work with do this because they know I can't say anything smart-ass back since we're in a professional environment. Thus they are both rude AND cowardly.
These are women that walk so slowly it's painful. They just amble along like they're at the flea market or a county fair or something.
I, however, have purpose in my stride. I have places to go, things to do. That's just how I am. I inherited The Walk from my father, who wasn't down with BS either.
But this has happened to me my whole life, not just at the place I currently work. The last time someone was a real a-hole about it I had just gotten off work at the huge hospital I worked at and was walking to the parking deck. THREE freaking people were walking side-by-side blocking almost the entire walkway (one of them was in some sort of prom-looking dress, no less) - plodding along at a snail's pace, talking, totally not paying attention to their surroundings. Finally I passed them after one of them noticed I was behind them and moved to the side a bit. But instead of doing the decent thing and just letting me by like a normal, polite person they made all these passive-aggressive comments loudly behind me. Thankfully, since I'm such a fast walker it didn't take long until I was out of ear range of their BS.
I should add I've had some good experiences: one time a lady passed me in the hall at the same hospital and called out with much admiration in her voice, "Ah! Another person with a determined walk!" as she sped by. Still one of the coolest things that's ever happened to me. If I could have given that bad-ass lady a pot o' gold I would have.
Oh, and it also really grinds my gears when men assume that my truck belongs to my husband. Never mind that I know how to drive it and don't drive like a constipated grandma and can parallel park it with one hand (it's an extended cab GMC Sierra, so not the easiest thing in the world), etc. The next person who assumes it's my man's ride is going to get an earful. It's just rude and condescending.
FIN!
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
It's human nature for us to complain. It's nice to 'let off steam' now and then...now if someone does it all the time...man he/she would be an annoying person to hang out with >_>
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SoFLO
Guest
Anyone who listens to Soulja Boy and thinks that's hip hop 
Also people who proclaim that Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive.
Also people who proclaim that Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
Anyone who listens to Soulja Boy and thinks that's hip hop
Also people who proclaim that Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive.
YOU READ MY MIND!?
What the f**k is so amazing about hopping out a bed and turning "swag" on?
Lil Wayne kisses dudes, enough said.
Where's my old school B.I.G and Snoop!? New hip-hop these days just doesn't nearly amount to the good stuff from the late 80s and early 90s.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
People who think they know everything about everything but when you prove them wrong they don't have the decency to admit their wrongdoing. Pansies.
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SoFLO
Guest
Yup, I'm a fan of the 90s personally. Some stuff today though isn't bad but unfortunately it isn't as popular as it should be.
Another rant: I hate it when these servers take a crap!
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
Another rant: I hate it when these servers take a crap!
Definitely the worst when you're Android addicts!
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SoFLO
Guest
Definitely the worst when you're Android addicts!
Amen lol, screw rehab
jmims try living in Miami, I deal with one one every three minutes
Had one today...I took my mom's truck to get the oil changed. once it was finished I was pulling out of the parking lot onto the main road...the cars were way down the road. So I'm getting up to speed when I look in my mirror and a speeding Honda Element is on the right lane closing on me fast and sure enough he's on my bumper in no time just inches away. What do I do? I let off the accelerator and coast slowly 
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
I'm gonna go ahead and say driving in Miami doesn't compare to driving in NYC lol
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SoFLO
Guest
I've done both...you guys are better drivers than us lol. It seems like everyone here has a driving license from everywhere except America My bro has lived in NYC all his life and he can't stand driving down here.
My bro has lived in NYC all his life and he can't stand driving down here.
HeatherrSuicide
Newbie
I hate my job. And here's why.
I hate it when people can't be bothered to read a sign. "Entertainment Book coupons valid Monday through Thursday"? Nope, they give me one on a Friday night and then demand to see my supervisor when I can't accept it. Or even worse. The name of the restaurant is "Zacks Hotdogs" For the love of god people, don't come in and ask for cheeseburgers and pizza. I don't have them. Oh, and when you come in 5 minutes before I close and I tell you I can only serve hotdogs, do NOT demand that I make you chicken tenders and fries. I told you when you walked in the door that my fryer is off for cleaning. And I swear to god, if one more person has a fit about "not wanting a f***ing hotdog" I'm gonna punch somebody. They walked into a specialty hotdog store, but they're not even willing to consider eating a hotdog? Oh, and we lock the doors promptly at 9 (or 10 on the weekends). Do not try to open the doors at 9:03 (or 10:03). Our hours are clearly posted on the front door. If you happen to come by exactly as I'm closing, and you see me locking the door, don't tell me to wait. I will not. Do not complain about my fountain being out of order. I told you when you asked that it was down and we were getting a new one, and that you could have a bottle out of the cooler for no extra charge. I can't magically make Pepsi come out. Or Mountain Dew. Have a bottle of Coke or Mello Yello and STFU. Oh, and if you're one of the annoying people that come in at 9:59 and want to eat your food in the restaurant, that's fine. We won't kick you out. But we will lock the doors so that you have to ask to be let out. We're not kidnapping you, so don't throw a fit. And if you don't like the music coming over the PA, I'm sorry. We don't have a radio. Deal with what's on the iPod. And if you happen to do something nice for us, like telling us when someone's trying to steal something, or cleaning up the condiment bar, we will not give you a free bag of chips. Don't cuss out the supervisor. And we are not a full service restaurant. This means come get your food when we call it out, and throw your own damn trash away.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what really grinds my gears.
I hate it when people can't be bothered to read a sign. "Entertainment Book coupons valid Monday through Thursday"? Nope, they give me one on a Friday night and then demand to see my supervisor when I can't accept it. Or even worse. The name of the restaurant is "Zacks Hotdogs" For the love of god people, don't come in and ask for cheeseburgers and pizza. I don't have them. Oh, and when you come in 5 minutes before I close and I tell you I can only serve hotdogs, do NOT demand that I make you chicken tenders and fries. I told you when you walked in the door that my fryer is off for cleaning. And I swear to god, if one more person has a fit about "not wanting a f***ing hotdog" I'm gonna punch somebody. They walked into a specialty hotdog store, but they're not even willing to consider eating a hotdog? Oh, and we lock the doors promptly at 9 (or 10 on the weekends). Do not try to open the doors at 9:03 (or 10:03). Our hours are clearly posted on the front door. If you happen to come by exactly as I'm closing, and you see me locking the door, don't tell me to wait. I will not. Do not complain about my fountain being out of order. I told you when you asked that it was down and we were getting a new one, and that you could have a bottle out of the cooler for no extra charge. I can't magically make Pepsi come out. Or Mountain Dew. Have a bottle of Coke or Mello Yello and STFU. Oh, and if you're one of the annoying people that come in at 9:59 and want to eat your food in the restaurant, that's fine. We won't kick you out. But we will lock the doors so that you have to ask to be let out. We're not kidnapping you, so don't throw a fit. And if you don't like the music coming over the PA, I'm sorry. We don't have a radio. Deal with what's on the iPod. And if you happen to do something nice for us, like telling us when someone's trying to steal something, or cleaning up the condiment bar, we will not give you a free bag of chips. Don't cuss out the supervisor. And we are not a full service restaurant. This means come get your food when we call it out, and throw your own damn trash away.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what really grinds my gears.
Bluesman2008
Well-Known Member
Unless I'm missing something (and I've read the manual top to bottom) I don't see a way of saving locations. You'd think that would be a seriously basic thing to be able to do? Is there something I'm missing??
ashykat
Android Expert
I hate countless Apple vs Android discussions, because rather than becoming objective comparisons it becomes an argument between fanboys. I'm tired of Apple fanboys bashing Android, and I'm tired of Android fanboys bashing Apple. You know what I'm talking about, the "APpLe SuCkS tHeY dOn'T dO aNyThInG bEtTeR iDk WhY aNyOnE eVeN bUyS tHeM" crap. The two platforms can coexist people!
ballisticn8
Android Expert
I hate my job and the fact that there are a ton of awesome video games out right now that I should be getting paid to sit on my @$$ at home to play instead of running finance and productivity reports for 24 hospitals... :-/
DaSchmarotzer
Blame it on me
PaulMcCartney
Android Expert
When people call their device by name when it's an Apple product.
"Did you call him on your iPhone?"
"I have that app on my iPhone too!"
"I have that song on my iPod!"
"Did you call him on your iPhone?"
"I have that app on my iPhone too!"
"I have that song on my iPod!"
Reality shows- They are causing the demise of good shows, i.e. My Name Is Earl, The Unit, Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles...etc.
Twilight- Glittery vampires? I know that vampires have always had a weird sex appeal about them, but the series is turning them into Remo's (******ed homos)
North Dakota- Snow in May? 9 months of weather that range from negatives to barely 70.
South Park- Love the show, but the seasons are getting shorter. I won't be surprised if next seasons premiere is also the finale.
The Kardashians- I hate celeb gossip unless it's poignant, but this family tops it.
Gyms- I love to work out, and fortunately my job has it's own gym type room that I can use three days a week, but when I do go to the gym it's unpleasant. Not enough equipment, loud body builders who are "better" than everyone else, that one guy who hogs the machine you need to use forever.... you catch my drift.
Car dealerships- I'm only 22 and my credit is in the middle. I didn't start establishing credit until 2 years ago, but car dealerships are only willing to help those with a lot of money and great credit. I'm in the military, so if I don't pay I get in trouble, so take the chance on me already.
And finally, LOL- I can tolerate when people type it sometimes, but I don't always need to know somethings so funny you laughed out loud. And when people actually say it instead of laughing, it makes you seem pompous. Kind of like those people who had flip phones when they were novel and snapped them shut really loud just so you would take notice.
Well, that feels better.
Twilight- Glittery vampires? I know that vampires have always had a weird sex appeal about them, but the series is turning them into Remo's (******ed homos)
North Dakota- Snow in May? 9 months of weather that range from negatives to barely 70.
South Park- Love the show, but the seasons are getting shorter. I won't be surprised if next seasons premiere is also the finale.
The Kardashians- I hate celeb gossip unless it's poignant, but this family tops it.
Gyms- I love to work out, and fortunately my job has it's own gym type room that I can use three days a week, but when I do go to the gym it's unpleasant. Not enough equipment, loud body builders who are "better" than everyone else, that one guy who hogs the machine you need to use forever.... you catch my drift.
Car dealerships- I'm only 22 and my credit is in the middle. I didn't start establishing credit until 2 years ago, but car dealerships are only willing to help those with a lot of money and great credit. I'm in the military, so if I don't pay I get in trouble, so take the chance on me already.
And finally, LOL- I can tolerate when people type it sometimes, but I don't always need to know somethings so funny you laughed out loud. And when people actually say it instead of laughing, it makes you seem pompous. Kind of like those people who had flip phones when they were novel and snapped them shut really loud just so you would take notice.
Well, that feels better.
messenger13
Android Expert
Forum members (not just this forum) who post misinformation and/or opinion and present it as "fact".