Shit that annoys you

[up an down]

Just got my first national election spam text of the year, on one of my more private phone numbers. Gonna be a rough the one.

... A direct line to RonTele?

[Rideski]

Haven't seen him since their baby shower.

[PNWbrit]

You could try just a “no, we won’t be doing that, and we won’t be discussing it either” and ignore it from then on. No equivocating. No being polite. No telling them what you really think.

You probably did. But a thing that annoys me is that people have an incredibly difficult time communicating with clear and forceful messaging when it’s needed, and add apologies and reasonings and rationales and so much extra shit that does nothing other than provide fodder for ongoing argument and debate.

"The no we won't be doing that" has been sent.

Waiting for the 4 page reply back full of BS "explaining" why her 4 grand kids who we've never met each deserve a $150k check from us to make up what they're missing out on. They and their parents already get a big chunk anyway.

[Rideski]

$150k

We're impressed ?

[jm2e]

I’m friendly with an older (50s-60s) coworker who happens to be a lesbian.
She’s described herself to me as a butch lesbian and we talk freely about gender orientation stuff (no, not explicit stuff). We’re pretty relaxed, friendly, jocular.
The other day she gets a haircut. She and I and another (younger, hetero, mello) coworker talk about hair, hair stylists, shampoo, and a host of other not work, not serious stuff. Somewhere in there she asks me if I like her haircut. I said “yea, I think it looks really good. You kind of have that 14 year old boy look. I would definitely pick you for my kickball team”. We all chuckle.
Apparently, she mentions it in a group including her manager. Explicitly says that she thought it was funny. Her manager (not a lesbian), who happens to despise me, lodges a formal complaint with HR.


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[406]

^^^My take away from annual HR trainings is don't talk to coworkers about anything not work related. And absolutely never mention anything in the "protected classes"

[skaredshtles]

I’m friendly with an older (50s-60s) coworker who happens to be a lesbian.
She’s described herself to me as a butch lesbian and we talk freely about gender orientation stuff (no, not explicit stuff). We’re pretty relaxed, friendly, jocular.
The other day she gets a haircut. She and I and another (younger, hetero, mello) coworker talk about hair, hair stylists, shampoo, and a host of other not work, not serious stuff. Somewhere in there she asks me if I like her haircut. I said “yea, I think it looks really good. You kind of have that 14 year old boy look. I would definitely pick you for my kickball team”. We all chuckle.
Apparently, she mentions it in a group including her manager. Explicitly says that she thought it was funny. Her manager (not a lesbian), who happens to despise me, lodges a formal complaint with HR.

This is complete horseshit. Your manager sucks.

[mcski]

100%

[rideit]

This probably belongs in the ‘What Phone?’ Thread, but OMFG, do I hate the side button layout on my iPhone 16. (And the fact that you can’t change anything in settings). It may be a left-handed problem, but bloody ‘ell, I take about 5 or more accidental screenshots every day just gripping the damn phone.
SO annoying.

[evdog]

Pixel 8 is no better. The "back" function is to swipe left from the right side of the screen. Guess what? That's the same motion to scroll thru photos and other functions in a bunch of apps. Can't count the number of times I've hit "back" by mistake. And of course when you do that a lot of apps refresh and you inevitably lose whatever you were looking at. Super annoying.

[abraham]

Pixel 8 is no better. The "back" function is to swipe left from the right side of the screen. Guess what? That's the same motion to scroll thru photos and other functions in a bunch of apps. Can't count the number of times I've hit "back" by mistake. And of course when you do that a lot of apps refresh and you inevitably lose whatever you were looking at. Super annoying.

Settings>System>Navigation
Turn on 3 button navigation and you'll get the back button again.

[406]

Pixel 8 is no better. The "back" function is to swipe left from the right side of the screen. Guess what? That's the same motion to scroll thru photos and other functions in a bunch of apps. Can't count the number of times I've hit "back" by mistake. And of course when you do that a lot of apps refresh and you inevitably lose whatever you were looking at. Super annoying.

Does it not have the option to turn off gesture navigation and use the old school 3 button? My 6a did, but it is pretty old now.

[gravitylover]

I don't have that problem with my Pixel 8 Pro. I have lots of other problems though

[Thaleia]

You guys rock - thank you! Hated the side swipe.

[evdog]

Awesome, thanks guys. I had looked for a way to change it but couldn't find it when I first got the phone. Now to endure a week or so of getting used to the new system.

[rideit]

QUIT HIJACKING MY ANNOYANCE!!!!

[Name Redacted]

This probably belongs in the ‘What Phone?’ Thread, but OMFG, do I hate the side button layout on my iPhone 16. (And the fact that you can’t change anything in settings). It may be a left-handed problem, but bloody ‘ell, I take about 5 or more accidental screenshots every day just gripping the damn phone.
SO annoying.

Dang, maybe i am really left handed. My photo reel is like 1/3 pics of me looking at my phone with a confused look on my face. Kind depressing to look at really. Meh.

[riser4]

This probably belongs in the ‘What Phone?’ Thread, but OMFG, do I hate the side button layout on my iPhone 16. (And the fact that you can’t change anything in settings). It may be a left-handed problem, but bloody ‘ell, I take about 5 or more accidental screenshots every day just gripping the damn phone.
SO annoying.

How do you have a 16? I thought they weren't being released until next month. My wife desperately needs a new phone and I keep telling her to wait.

[MontuckyFried]

The swipe to go back gesture IS annoying. Makes me really miss the OG (and first) Android phone, the HTC G1. Aside from dated specs, that thing was awesome. Oh, gee. A dedicated back button. What a concept! I miss that...

[old goat]

My cheapo Samsung has a back button.

[Cocximus]

Gesture navigation is an awesome new feature I jumped on since pixel 3. It's nice to know I'm not that old and rigid.

[Name Redacted]

Turn off predictive text and my phone still changes words for me! Tom=tomorrow apparently. Computer changes words in the search bar too. WTF!?!?! arg

[east or bust]

Pedestrians that cross lanes of traffic at any angle other than 90.

[rideit]

Turn off predictive text and my phone still changes words for me! Tom=tomorrow apparently. Computer changes words in the search bar too. WTF!?!?! arg

Me too, and it’s a new thing. iPhone? Demo 18 update?

[rideit]

Turn off predictive text and my phone still changes words for me! Tom=tomorrow apparently. Computer changes words in the search bar too. WTF!?!?! arg

Me too, and it’s a new thing. iPhone? Demo 18 update?