Grandpa Grumpy's Rants

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Changing terms and conditions

Companies keep sending “important updates” that somehow require reading enough legal text to qualify for college credit.

Is “rounding up” a purchase a serious charitable donation?

Why don't these companies ask customers if they'd be willing to round DOWN their purchase so the firms have skin in the game?

Medicare supplemental policy pricing rules

How is it fair that I get about seven weeks to select a policy I can afford, but insurance companies get to change prices four months later?

Giving awards for popularity

We’re handing out titles like “Best Student,” “Top Athlete,” and even “Toddler of the Year,” not based on talent, but on who can collect the most votes.

Early automatic renewals

Companies don’t wait until your subscription expires anymore to lock you in to another year of service.

What is it with traffic lights?

Shouldn't traffic lights actually control traffic rather than test your patience?

Why do loyalty programs exist?

You stay loyal for years by giving them your money, but they stay loyal to fine print and expiration dates.

Does everything need an AI update?

Every app, every tool, every website suddenly has a robot “ready to help,” for a slightly higher monthly fee, of course.

Internet service providers

You sign up for “superfast” internet, and somehow it moves slower than your neighbor walking his dog.