gps debates

when someone posts a thing that shouldn't piss them off, but does anyways, in a thread called "Things that shouldn't piss you off, but do." and people tell him why he shouldn't care.

Debt collectors

People who type an entire URL into their search bar (instead of the address bar), then click the link to the site that obviously comes up as the first result.

People who keep AOL and use it just for email even though they haven't had to use it as their ISP for like 15 years.

So basically, like, old people.

**** that "bless you" bull****.

I'd rather have the reach-around – now THAT deserves a thank you.

The absolute worst people are those who say "which way are you coming from?" when you ask "Is that on the north or south side of the highway?" (that obv runs directly E-W). We're all gonna die but I hope these people go sooner than others.

This is my mom and dad. I'm just glad they are at least cognizant of email and still walking upright.

This has nothing to do with your avatar but driving tonight it occurred to me how much Will Arnett's face, especially his crooked smile and terrible hairline, pisses me off and shouldn't. He's got that face and smirk that just make you want to throw a hammer at.

That should not piss anyone off. It pisses me off like a mother****er. I have a coworker who does that. Not long ago we changed the URL on our company website, and the IT team installed the appropriate redirect on the old site. It took a few days for the search engine ratings to take effect for the new page, and my dumbarse coworker kept calling me and telling me that the new website was broken because it didn't show up as the first result when she typed it into Bing.

Also, people who use Bing piss me off for no real reason.

I should not get pissed off at people for being clueless/stupid.

JFC with the GPS aids!!!

Well GPS is an aid.

I don't often use GPS, but lol at some of the comments.

Technophobes itt.

Whatever point you're trying to make failed pretty damn hard all 3 times.

The ticking of the clock when i am trying to sleep.

Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you.

There's no point to be made; it's just an observation. Shouldn't piss you off, but apparently did.

Not jumping to use new technology doesn't make you scared of it. I thought the "point" you were making was that all those people who were scared of driving cars, using calculators for everyday stuff, and the printing press got left in the dust by society, when in fact people who can write beautifully, are naturally good with numbers, and who are in shape because they walk in lieu of driving are all doing quite alright for themselves.

There are a lot of people alive today who should rely on their legs over their car or even bike to get in better shape. People who should not rely on computer writing b/c spellcheck renders one's ability to remember how to spell words as pretty unnecessary (or how to write legibly). People who literally cannot add 7 and 5 in their head because they are so dependent on technology and scared of exercising their brain beyond age 18 (or way earlier).

There are certain situations where GPS is dumb to use, but there are also certain situations where it is incredibly superior to paper maps or directions written down. Just as there are certain situations where you probably shouldn't need a calculator and certain situations where it is acceptable.

People at sea using the GPS to map their routes and being totally oblivious to the commercial routes etc. When they finally take their eyes off the GPS they see this:

People at sea just stare at their GPS without looking up? Otherwise I'm not sure how they would get snuck up on by a giant boat.

Regardless, GPS is clearly superior in certain driving situations. I want to travel from Barcelona to Genoa Italy for example. I want to avoid tolls and take country side roads through small towns. Good luck with the paper map buddy.

From the Amazon Reviews (there are other gems, too

I'll admit that I overstated the situation for comedic effect but as an example where the usage was stupid. There was some minor troubles in Swedish waters because of GPS usage at sea. Of course as long as you are not a complete moron it's fine

+1 , I embrace technology , but i know when i can fend for myself. I dont need to key in the address of places i am going, everytime i hop in my car.

This is my dad. He pays $25/month (yeah, the expensive plan -- I think most people pay $10 or something).

I tell him, "Pops, you don't need that ****, you're just burning money."

He says, "But I need it for e-mail and it has all my favorites on there."

All the while I'm thinking there goes my inheritance.

people who think they are entitled an inheritance

people who have an inheritance to give.

Biggest lie thread reminded me: beggars who smoke. If you can afford cigarettes, you don't need my money.

Oatmeal pisses me off. Takes too much sugar to sweeten it to a decent taste.