Pet Peeves

[Emperor Devon]

People who complain about one brand of condoms just because the schools offer them for free.

 

I'd be more concerned with how kids at your school need to use them in the first place.

 

Another pet peeve of mine: people who obsess over celebrities. Who cares if so-and-so just broke up with so-and-so and ate a bagel? People who buy magazines like People and actually gossip over their favorite celebrity's hairstyles irritate me to the extreme.

[The Doctor]

I'd be more concerned with how kids at your school need to use them in the first place.

I never thought of you as an advocate of teen selibacy, Devon. As long as we're doing it safely, what does it really matter?

 

Another pet peeve of mine: people who obsess over celebrities. Who cares if so-and-so just broke up with so-and-so and ate a bagel? People who buy magazines like People and actually gossip over their favorite celebrity's hairstyles irritate me to the extreme.

Again, I agree completely. The private lives of celebrities should be just that: private. Isn't the way we treat celebrities against the Constitutions of most countries?

 

Oh, and yet another peeve of mine: people who think I'm Catholic when they see the cross around my neck. Stop being so damned ignorant. Catholics wear a crucifix. Get it right.

[Emperor Devon]

I never thought of you as an advocate of teen selibacy, Devon. As long as we're doing it safely, what does it really matter?

 

I am a firm believer in abstinence, not just for teens. I've been one since I was 13.

 

This reminds me of another pet peeve of mine, though I think it's more than just that: sex before marriage.

 

It infuriates me to no end when people commit it. I could go on about this, but it would no doubt prove extremely offensive to people who don't share my views.

 

Again, I agree completely. The private lives of celebrities should be just that: private.

 

Not just that, but the fact that so many of them enjoy the attention and think people should buy all their porducts irritates me as well.

[The Doctor]

It infuriates me to no end when people commit it.

Even if the two people 'comitting it' intend to get married?

 

I could go on about this, but it would no doubt prove extremely offensive to people who don't share my views.

I'm not offended, and I enjoy a little debate. If you're worried about offending people, respond to me via PM. We'll actually have a real debate, as opposed to the last PM war we had.

[Emperor Devon]

the last PM war we had.

 

Yes, it would be an improvement.

 

How about we start a thread in the Senate Chambers? That's a forum meant for those kinds of topics.

[The Doctor]

Alright. I don't usually tread there, but I've been meaning to check it out for a while now.

[Mace MacLeod]

This reminds me of another pet peeve of mine, though I think it's more than just that: sex before marriage.

 

It infuriates me to no end when people commit it.

I remember getting infuriated at that too once upon a time. Until I started doing it myself. Then suddenly, all the infuriation just kinda melted away...

 

I could go on about this, but it would no doubt prove extremely offensive to people who don't share my views.

Believe me dude, preaching the opposite around here offends wayyyy more people. There's lot's of that..."infuration" to go around. I could go on about it too, but I won't.

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[stoffe]

Which reminds me of a pet peeve: People with hardcore Victorian values who feel the need to force them onto others, and who feel entitled to pass judgement upon others for what they do in private, what they wear or just their lifestyle in general when it really should be none of their business.

 

Those people are entitled to their values, but have a hard time accepting that others are equally entitled to theirs. I may not agree with them, but as long as what they do or think don't affect me directly why get bothered by how other people choose to live?

 

Luckily those people seem to be a minority in these parts of the world, otherwise women would likely have to walk around wearing those tent-like attires and get beat up by the vice police should they mistakenly show an ounce of skin in public here too (which is the case in some other parts of the world).

 

(This is directed at no one in particular on these forums, but rather some "real life" people some of my friends have had to deal with.)

[Emperor Devon]

Luckily those people seem to be a minority in these parts of the world, otherwise women would likely have to walk around wearing those tent-like attires and get beat up by the vice police should they mistakenly show an ounce of skin in public here too

 

I by no means advocate that. Although I consider my views the best ones (wait, how would it be possible not to if they're my views?), I do not think they should be forced on people.

 

(This is directed at no one in particular on these forums, but rather some "real life" people some of my friends have had to deal with.)

 

Oh, for a minute I thought you were talking about me.

[MdKnightR]

My pet peeve as far as LucasForums is concerned is when people keep resurrecting the "Who Likes Anime?" thread.

[Jae Onasi]

I am a firm believer in abstinence, not just for teens. I've been one since I was 13.

 

Most people have been teens since they were 13. At least, til they turn 20.

 

*Jae obviously needs sleep....*

 

This reminds me of another pet peeve of mine, though I think it's more than just that: sex before marriage.

 

Now that's rather a surprise, but that way no 'little oops' happen and the risk of disease transmission drops tremendously. And no, I'm not meaning to imply that when one is atheist, one has no morals and feels free to hop in the sack every 18.23 seconds.

[Emperor Devon]

*Jae obviously needs sleep....*

 

She does indeed... To clarify the matter, I've believed in abstinence until marriage for everyone since I was 13.

 

We can continue this in the threat I started in the Senate Chambers.

 

Now that's rather a surprise,

 

??

 

On-topic, a new peeve of mine: bad illustrations in comic books! I checked out Dark Empire II from the library today. Ugh! The coloring is truly awful. Each frame seems to have an inexplicable colored tint to it, such as red or green. Doesn't look very nice.

 

And no, I'm not meaning to imply that when one is atheist, one has no morals and feels free to hop in the sack every 18.23 seconds.

 

There are plenty of reasons unrelated to religion as to one why would choose abstinence. But again, a discussion for the thread in the Senate Chambers.

[stoffe]

Although I consider my views the best ones (wait, how would it be possible not to if they're my views?), I do not think they should be forced on people.

 

Most people do, I doubt many people would cling to ideas and values they themselves thought were inferior. The problem arises when some people aren't just satisfied with their own conviction, but want to mold everyone else into their own image as well and feel entitled attack those who think otherwise.

 

 

Oh, for a minute I thought you were talking about me.

 

Not unless you tend to go around harassing people you only know superficially (or complete strangers for that matter) "in real life" because you don't agree with how they apparently live their lives. If you do, then you may count yourself included.

 

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Another, in comparison very minor pet peeve (which the Halo Wars thread brought to mind): How the vast majority of games called "Real Time Strategy" games are in fact "Real Time Tactics" games with little or no strategy involved at all.

[HerbieZ]

How is iTunes 7 buggy, exactly? I have no problem using it while online, or any other time, for that matter. I find it quite sexy, actually.

 

For me and many others i have read, any other program that plays a sound such as games or even Internet Explorer whilst ITunes is open songs on ITunes will lag and go choppy. This means i can no longer listen to ITunes in game. Whenever i move my mouse wheel when itunes is open, the sound skips and lags. Also, ITunes seems to be hogging an incredible amount of CPU usage, an absolutely insane amount.

 

I also hate trumpet players. Arrogant bastards. And every trumpet player I know is arrogant, so nobody tell me they're not. They are.

 

Commander Riker is the best trumpet player ever. Edit: DISGUISED AS A TROMBONE

 

@Topic. People who expect me to be like the rest of the UK population and claim i am not normal because 'I don't go to the pub everynight' and 'Watch football'. Im unique, apreciate me mortal!

[Mace MacLeod]

^Riker was a trombone player.

[HerbieZ]

Also, Trinny and Suzannah.... DIE.

[Diego Varen]

Also, Trinny and Suzannah.... DIE.

 

Agreed. Here in England in the UK, on ITV, they show it all the time.

[Emperor Devon]

Not unless you tend to go around harassing people you only know superficially (or complete strangers for that matter) "in real life" because you don't agree with how they apparently live their lives. If you do, then you may count yourself included.

 

Nah, I don't do that. It would be waste of time.

 

Thought it's so very tempting to snatch away people's cell phones when they ring in public places.

[RaV™]

How much something can get underrated and vied by a few people when it should be seen by all..

[The Doctor]

For me and many others i have read, any other program that plays a sound such as games or even Internet Explorer whilst ITunes is open songs on ITunes will lag and go choppy. This means i can no longer listen to ITunes in game. Whenever i move my mouse wheel when itunes is open, the sound skips and lags. Also, ITunes seems to be hogging an incredible amount of CPU usage, an absolutely insane amount.

Huh. I haven't experienced that myself. Works fine for me...

[Tysyacha]

I go on a lot of business trips for my job and do training for staff who

work at companies that help people with disabilities live better lives.

 

My pet peeve is that SOME PEOPLE WON'T TURN THEIR FREAKING

CELL PHONES OFF AND WILL TALK ON THEM IN THE MIDDLE OF MY

TRAINING AND WON'T LEAVE THE ROOM OR GO OUTSIDE AND TALK!!!

 

I feel worthless when they do that. Like they're not paying attention

or are bored with me. Like what I and my boss have to say is not in

the least bit as important as their cell-phone call.

 

I understand that some staff are doctors and nurses and have to be

on-call 24/7, but the last time I checked on the business trip I just

went on, Ms. Cell Phone User was not wearing a medical uniform.

 

Also, if they have to be on-call 24/7, there should be someone

"covering for them" while they're at the training. Someone who

knows what they're doing and only calls if there's an emergency.

 

Cell phone use during meetings, trainings, and weddings. DIE!!!

[Jae Onasi]

I go on a lot of business trips for my job and do training for staff who

work at companies that help people with disabilities live better lives.

 

My pet peeve is that SOME PEOPLE WON'T TURN THEIR FREAKING

CELL PHONES OFF AND WILL TALK ON THEM IN THE MIDDLE OF MY

TRAINING AND WON'T LEAVE THE ROOM OR GO OUTSIDE AND TALK!!!

 

I feel worthless when they do that. Like they're not paying attention

or are bored with me. Like what I and my boss have to say is not in

the least bit as important as their cell-phone call.

 

I understand that some staff are doctors and nurses and have to be

on-call 24/7, but the last time I checked on the business trip I just

went on, Ms. Cell Phone User was not wearing a medical uniform.

 

Also, if they have to be on-call 24/7, there should be someone

"covering for them" while they're at the training. Someone who

knows what they're doing and only calls if there's an emergency.

 

Cell phone use during meetings, trainings, and weddings. DIE!!!

 

Here's what I do:

1. I ask them if they mind if their calls go to voice mail. Usually this will convince them to actually turn the phone or ringer off.

2. When they actually take a call, if it sounds like something stupid, like discussing what kind of pizza for dinner, I'll shuffle papers. Then I'll adjust instruments. Then I'll stand there and look at them until it occurs to them that a. I'm listening to their conversation and b. more importantly, I'm staring at them, even if I have a pleasant smile on my face. That usually has a dampening effect on any conversation.

 

Practically speaking, in your case, I'd just announce at the beginning of the training session something along the lines of :

 

"We have a limited amount of time to cover a lot of material. Because of this, please turn off all cell phones for the duration of the training session to lessen any interruptions. If for some reason you can't, please turn the ringer to vibrate. If you get a call, please leave the room to take the call as a courtesy to others." Most people will turn off their phones or ringers.

If the total idiot takes a call during class and won't leave, feel free to stand silent and watch him. After awhile, he'll realize you're not talking, everyone else is staring, and get the hint. If he's such a speed bump on the Clue highway that he still doesn't get it, there's nothing wrong with saying "Sir! We're waiting for you to take that outside so we can continue. The class and I would appreciate if you'd do that immediately."

 

Usually I'm a nice gal. Every now and then, I take great pleasure in seeing total jerks squirm in their own embarassment.

[RC-1162]

Al-Qaeda, Bush, Paris Hilton and the mutha****in snakes!

[HerbieZ]

Al-Qaeda, Bush, Paris Hilton and the mutha****in snakes!

 

Sounds like a good idea for a tv show.

[ChAiNz.2da]

For me and many others i have read, any other program that plays a sound such as games or even Internet Explorer whilst ITunes is open songs on ITunes will lag and go choppy.

There's an update for it (v7.01) already. Try downloading it and see if it helps And yeah, I had the same problem as you (on my PC)... worked flawlessly on my Mac though.. the update seems to help me so far when using my PC...