Things that really piss you off

remus · 20 Jun 2008, 20:51

This is pretty UK centered one:

people referring to the labour party as 'nulab.' Its 5 extra letters, surely its not too hard to type that, and you even get the bonus of not sounding like a sheep complaining about how corrupt everything is and how the market is ruled by the corporations and how the average working class have it so hard.

And that reminds me, i really hate people who think the media in the UK is biased. Go to Zimbabwe.

remus · 30 Jul 2008, 18:19

I was just reminded of an old gripe that still pisses me off.

The inability of ms word to do A3 documents. A fairly standard piece of paper i thought, but obviously not in the eyes of ms.

HFM · 30 Jul 2008, 21:17

@remus said:

I was just reminded of an old gripe that still pisses me off.

The inability of ms word to do A3 documents. A fairly standard piece of paper i thought, but obviously not in the eyes of ms.

What the HELL are you talking about. This is supported since the 2000 version if I'm not mistaken.

*edit

some Googling later... seems that older versions [older than 2007] will not do A3 format if there isn't such a printer installed [problem is easy to solve, just install a driver of any A3 printer and the option will be available]]

remus · 30 Jul 2008, 21:46

Well there is certainly no option for A3 in my copy of word, perhaps its not standard? still really annoying anyway...

juju · 1 Aug 2008, 16:23

I have office 2007 and did a layout (A3) in word the other day. I guess you must be missing something. You could always specify a custom page size and make that A3 size...

remus · 1 Aug 2008, 16:44

Could do, but its still pretty annoying.

Daniel · 6 Aug 2008, 16:40

People who offer little or no input into something, yet feel the need to criticize it.

juju · 6 Aug 2008, 19:06

@daniel said:

People who offer little or no input into something, yet feel the need to criticize it.

[offtopic] I wonder where this came from?! [/offtopic]

Daniel · 7 Aug 2008, 20:46

@unknownuser said:

@daniel said:

People who offer little or no input into something, yet feel the need to criticize it.

[offtopic] I wonder where this came from?! [/offtopic]

I GUESS I AM SHALLOW AND MEAN...OH WELL.

chango70 · 7 Aug 2008, 21:55

People who feel superior just by having traveled more. Surely its what you do while you are there that matters?

sorgesu · 9 Aug 2008, 15:28

Entropy!

On a mundane level that is. You work and slave and put your last dime into making your home (or outfits or hair or whatever you want as the subject here) just so. Having spent all that money and all that elbow grease you finally arrive at the state where you think you are done and you can now relaxa and...:

Weeds push themselves between the joins in your stone walkway
The paint chips off on the mouldings where it is touched by a vacuum
Parts of your fridge break off.
You get stains on your couch and carpet.
All things wear out and break and you have to start spending and fixing and replacing all over again. Totally pisses me off.

Ross Macintosh · 10 Aug 2008, 14:06

Susan - I sympathize. We are probably close to understanding why grandmothers everywhere used to have clear vinyl covers over their furniture. Some even had rooms that nobody were allowed to use. Hmm...

Perfection is hard work (or a lot of clear vinyl). To hell with perfection.

Regards, Ross

Gaieus · 10 Aug 2008, 14:11

I don't see anything wrong with empty cigarette boxes and beer cans lying around my flat (especially near my computer desk). Or are we talking about two different worlds, Susan:

sorgesu · 10 Aug 2008, 14:54

Being messy is a whole other subject Gai. ( I confess to being messy too many times myself, but that is a quick and easy fix) I'm talking about things breaking down and needing repair and replacement. You think you are done with the thing. You own it now. You can go on to the next thing that you need or want, but no, the bloody thing wears out or breaks and you need to allocate scarce resources between what you already thought was a done deal and now needs more funding or the next thing that you were looking forward to allowing yourself.

But I have to admit that I could go on at length about cigarette butts and beer cans.

Ross, glad you understand.
@ross macintosh said:

Perfection is hard work (or a lot of clear vinyl). To hell with perfection.

Regards, Ross
So are you saying that chipped paint in your house gets a "ho hum" from you? It doesn't drive you crazy? Does me.

tomsdesk · 10 Aug 2008, 15:28

@sorgesu said:

...I'm talking about things breaking down and needing repair and replacement...

Why should they have it any differently than us frail humans (in fact, I think the opposite would be more frustrating)!

Years ago, after having the "isn't declawing just mutilation" conversation, I asked the vet how to protect my couch: "Choose not to have cats." I chose differently...and about a lot of things since, still feels good (though I don't have a lot of overnight guests :`) But I do understand, and best not get me ranting on the truck not starting...

I guess I've accepted the gradual degeneration of things, by shifting focus onto the good wonders that cause it, but sudden finality still ticks me off...as will my own. (It also helps that I can't see the chipped paint anymore without getting down on my knees while wearing my reading glasses...or is this just a metaphor for what I just said :`)

Jackson · 10 Aug 2008, 15:50

@ross macintosh said:

We are probably close to understanding why grandmothers everywhere used to have clear vinyl covers over their furniture. Some even had rooms that nobody were allowed to use.
LOL

My maternal grandparents lived in relative luxury by 1940's inner city Scotland standards- a family of 7 living in a 2 bedroom house with a front room that was only used for special occasions.

Ross Macintosh · 10 Aug 2008, 16:56

Jackson - here in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada it is still very common in older homes to have a 'parlor' that is kept perfect (ie unused) for things like the wake when grampa dies. I suppose historically they'd also be used if the preacher/priest dropped in for a visit or maybe the Christmas tree. In daily life however they are effectively off-limits. This has seemed to change a bit as people build more 'suburban' homes, yet I've noted the old practice still hangs on. Most new suburban houses here seem to have a big well-loved 'family room' but keep a small (sometimes tiny) formal "living room" that is relatively unused.

Susan - right now at my home a tap is constantly dripping, the latch on the back door is sticking, the stopper on a lav isn't working, etc. etc. It is a big list and yes it is an irritation when I take notice. I just don't have the time to keep on top of everything. Rather than worry about it I choose the 'ignore it (and perhaps it will go away)' route and try to just see the positives. I'm happy that I have a roof over my head, food on the table, and people to share life with.

Regards, Ross

Stu · 10 Aug 2008, 20:05

Clueless, racist comments.

remus · 10 Aug 2008, 21:12

good old chinese, eh.

edited to please stu.

edited back to original because i realised how ludicrous your comment was. If you want to discuss this further can we please take it to PM? i dont like spoiling the board with personal arguements.

Stu · 11 Aug 2008, 06:48

@remus said:

good old chinese, eh.

edited to please stu.

edited back to original because i realised how ludicrous your comment was. If you want to discuss this further can we please take it to PM? i dont like spoiling the board with personal arguements.

'good old chinese, eh,' implies one of two things:

This person has a good knowledge of things Chinese, for example, history, culture, politics?....maybe has even visited the country?....has Chinese friends and has discussed the paradoxes and complexity of China at the moment?
Or its just a glib racist slur.