The Daily Peeve / Rant

[ToomuchStuff]

Frugal, you just said you gave what you would give at a garage sale, then that is enough. Guilt should not be a factor, just consider this similar to an auction where you gave your high bid and time ran out for everyone else to bid.

My peeve of the week has been a kid that is such a horrible speller. How am I to know that Mikla is supposed to be Michael, or Jacob for Justine, etc. As bad as that gal that was upset that people didn't know her name L-A (that is is L-A) is supposed to be LaDasha.
Second peeve, is the hurry up and wait phenominon. Work wants some samples quickly, so I get them and they are hemming and hawing on a decision.

[SteveinMN]

If you consider Consumer Reports a reliable source

I don't. No one else should, either.

There are some huge statistical issues with CR's reliability ratings: self-selection, poor definitions of terms (what constitutes a "problem?), poor granularity, little consideration of sample sizes, and the lag between data collection and publishing. I'm happy to go into those issues, but I think most people here don't give a rip so I will do so only on request. Then there's the disconnect between the products they recommend versus the ones they declare are poorly-built based on their collected data; I'm not sure how you recommend to such a readership products that you know has reliability issues.

[Williamsmith]

I don't. No one else should, either.

There are some huge statistical issues with CR's reliability ratings: self-selection, poor definitions of terms (what constitutes a "problem?), poor granularity, little consideration of sample sizes, and the lag between data collection and publishing. I'm happy to go into those issues, but I think most people here don't give a rip so I will do so only on request. Then there's the disconnect between the products they recommend versus the ones they declare are poorly-built based on their collected data; I'm not sure how you recommend to such a readership products that you know has reliability issues.

Fair enough. How about JD Power. Lexus which is the luxury Toyota ranks highest in vehicle dependability for the fifth straight year. Toyota ranked 4th out of 34 makes behind Porshe and Buick.

[SteveinMN]

How about JD Power.

J.D. Power often has the perception that its ratings are "bought". I haven't done enough research on them to say one way or another.

Besides, my point is not that Toyota is unreliable. It's just that they've had their share of quality-control issues in recent years. They are no longer a just-get-the-right-liquids-in-the-right-holes-and-it-will-last-forever choice, which allowed Toyota -- in past years -- to ignore styling, feature levels, or price pressure from other manufacturers.

Blindly recommending Toyota as the vehicle of choice, absent context or other considerations, makes as much sense as urging everyone to buy Coke because It Really Is Better.

As for J.D. Power, here's something to ponder: Lexus and Toyota place in the top 5, but Scion is well behind. Considering they use largely the same parts and assembly techniques (it's all Toyota and products badged Lexus and Scion in the U.S. are badged Toyotas elsewhere in the world), how does that happen? The same question applies to Buick, with some models no more than rebadged Chevrolets. Major bits all come from the North American GM parts pool; sometimes the different brands are built on the very same assembly line. So how does the difference come in?

[ctg492]

That I can't seem to change the personality traits within myself that I would like to

[Zoe Girl]

That I can't seem to change the personality traits within myself that I would like to

I agree with that, the depression thing is pretty draining. I let my son take the car a lot this weekend and I am really happy he got out and was hiking! I also realize I spent the entire weekend pretty much home and that is not good for me.

[Aqua Blue]

I hear you ctg492, I have been unsuccessful in some areas after a lifetime of trying.

To my SIL DO Not MAKE ME THE BAD GUY to your kid. It is NOT my job to discipline your child. That's what parents do-I am not her parent and am not anyones parent, as I don't want that job. Don't make it like I am the reason she can't do something, when you don't want to look like the bad person. I find it sooooo annoying.

[iris lilies]

Trees are the enemy! Ugh.

I am tired of hearing people say " I would love to have an iris garden but we have too much shade."

People! Where are your priorities!!!???


Haha kidding, sort of. It's been a while since I ranted about trees and their negative impact on my life.

[nswef]

Iris, I was thinking of your theme Trees are the enemy recently. I'm thinking of getting rid of some trees and knew you would cheer! It made me smile.

[iris lilies]

Iris, I was thinking of your theme Trees are the enemy recently. I'm thinking of getting rid of some trees and knew you would cheer! It made me smile.

And the world will be a better place for your fewer trees. Plant some iris!