Little Things that Irk You: Episode V

[Insom]

People who click on boxes as soon as they appear on their desktop. I do remote support for quite a large company and the number of times I have had this situation:

Me: Ok now, I need to gain permission so I can changes things on your machine, please click on the box that states 'Allow' when it pops up
User: Ok will do
*User clicks away and selects 'Deny'*
User: I am really sorry..it was an accident, Fred/The Cat/God/The Hulk just nudged me at the wrong moment
Me: Ok, no problem, I will resend the request..
*Repeat three times*
Me: Ok now, I am going to take control so if you wouldn't mind not moving the mouse or touching the keyboard
User: No problem, I will go for a break/fag/lunch time boogie
*Several minutes of blissful peace as I work to correct the problem, finally arriving at the pivotal moment of a 20 minute fix*
User: Have you finished yet?
Me: Almost I just need to........DON'T CLICK ON THAT BOX!!
User: Whoops.
*New problem now created*
*Rage. Severe rage*

[kryss]

Trying to study in the bar yesterday afternoon. Bad idea generally to begin with. Some random bloke starts talking to me and I'm too nice to excuse myself from the conversation.

[k0pp0]

Got a close family member just been given the 'it's now about quality of life' speech from the doctor. The rest of this year is going to be very unpleasant.

[Dogg Thang]

That sucks.

[kryss]

Sorry to hear that k0pp0.

[Kit]

Tough situation, koppo sry to hear that.

[MonkeyJuggleDX]

Working late.

I usually finish at 6pm, but if I stay until late, say 8pm, I have to wait until 8:37pm for my bus into town, then from 9:05pm, when it drops me off til 9:57pm for my connecting bus. By the time I get in I'm about dead as it's usually about 10:30ish when I walk through the door. And I have to be up at 5:30 the next morning.

[MartyG]

People who dump stinky chemicals in your garden. I find that a bit annoying.

[kryss]

Reserved Borderlands 2 for Vita at BestBuy for the nice price of $15 yesterday. Today I go to pick it up to find there's no game in there. Refunded.
On the way home go to Co-op to get some crisps to snack on while I study. 10 for $10 sale on my current faves = awesome! ...Sold out.
Okay, how about some ice-cream? Not on sale. $7 for 4 very small Cornetto-like cones is not happening on my current budget.

Swings and roundabouts.

[The Moleman]

FRENCH ENGINEERS

Since when has changing lightbulbs on a mk3 clio been a dealer job? GGRRRRRRR!

[chojin]

getting royally rogered by an unscrupulous member of rllmuk to the tune of ?150!!!... scammed!

[fishbowlhead]

getting royally rogered by an unscrupulous member of rllmuk to the tune of ?150!!!... scammed!

Got the persons address? If close enough pay a visit.

[Asura]

FRENCH ENGINEERS

Since when has changing lightbulbs on a mk3 clio been a dealer job? GGRRRRRRR!

The Ford KA is similar; you have to disassemble half the car to change the left headlight on one of the models.

[dvdx2]

getting royally rogered by an unscrupulous member of rllmuk to the tune of ?150!!!... scammed!

Whats the story mate?

[chojin]

Whats the story mate?

Bought a Mac mini, after the seller said he'd post it next day, I received a message from another forum member asking if it was true that I'd pulled out of selling it because he had also made payment for it.

I've contacted my bank who are in touch with the recipient's bank also contacted the police opening a Action Fraud case.

Got the persons address? If close enough pay a visit.

Two names and two addresses, both at the other end of the country from me.