Grandpa Grumpy's Rants

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More ‘Do Not Reply’ email nonsense

If companies want to tell us about major changes, the least they could do is let customers ask a question or two!

Storing files on a company’s cloud

These days, every software company wants your documents, photos and projects stored on its own servers.

Constantly being nagged to use AI

AI is a useful tool, but I don't need it jumping out from behind every menu asking if it can do my thinking for me.

Apps that update at the wrong time

Automatic updates are supposed to make life easier, but somehow they always seem to happen at the worst possible moment.

Movie concession prices

Ticket prices might be reasonable, but the moment you walk up to the concession stand, you realize you should have applied for a second mortgage before ordering popcorn.

Unsubscribing from email categories

What marketing genius decided the best way to build customer loyalty was to bombard people with so many emails that they never want to hear from your company again?

Changing voice menu options

Remember when calling customer service meant talking to a real person?

Why must I always use a patient portal?

If technology is making medical offices so much more efficient, why does healthcare keep getting more expensive?

Opinionated movie stars

Why can't movie stars seem to keep their mouths shut, especially when their big movie is about to be released?