Pet Peeves

[kat]

Hmm. I was just thinking about it though. Maybe I shouldn't really say they are pet peeves as so much as I have a bit of OCD and I like to think of them as my quirky dislikes that can drive my husband nuts or myself if he wants to get at me

Hmmm..yup. You all now know something about me besides the fact I live in the cold and hate it

[kiley9806]

wet socks top it for me - or wet pants bottoms... especially if its cold (ie: melted freaking SNOW!)

[Mad Aussie]

wet socks top it for me - or wet pants bottoms... especially if its cold (ie: melted freaking SNOW!)

We don't want to know about your sex life here Kiley

But you can email me with it

[Gem]

The apathetic voter. Seriously. I just don't understand them.

[Greg_Nuspel]

Photographers who call themselves pros and charge accordingly while they turn out amateurish photos. My photos are free that's how good I am

[MoinMoin]

- crazy drivers racing through a tempo limit zone (mostly parents!!) in front of a school- or kindergarden-ground! :(

- people driving 30 km/h where 50 km/h is allowed – (damn 4-wheeled snails)

- the question: “Can I help you” – when it is obviously my work is already done

[F8&Bthere]

Pet peeves:

Over the top political correctness- it's getting ridiculous.

Self-appointed forum cops who hand out tickets for typos, spelling errors, Caps-on typing, etc when they have no authority other than being a more frequent poster in that forum

Continual creation of laws and policies by governments and other official bodies that only serve to make life more complicated, more restricted and completely disregard the general population's ability to use common sense to dictate their actions in this illusion of democracy and freedom we live in. I am talking about everything from Helmet and seat belt laws to the Canadian gun registry fiasco and many many other things.

If the pet peeves were supposed to be more photography related then here's one:

SNOBS!

[jjeling]

People who have respect and wisdom in a specific education or art, and then take that education and think it applies to everything else in the world. Then forcing their thoughts and opinions to the rest of the world as if they are the end all be all to whatever they might speak upon.
Others who have worked hard at becoming good at something, and then not helping someone else in the same field. I find that quite a bit in photography, and other creative fields. Its to see a beginner get snubbed just asking for a little help and direction. Not only does it kill someones motivation, but it does not help their self confidence. If I had my way, I would have punched every person who ever said that this was a waste of time because the final product was not 'perfect' in their eyes. Things take time and practice, if your not willing to help someone who is in the same exact position you were in once, then **** you and everything you stand for. There are too many people out there like this and its a crying shame.
People who drive around in bad weather conditions without a 4x4. Doesnt matter whether its a suburu, jeep, or AWD audi. Theres nothing like getting stuck at an intersection behind a truck trying to get through an intersection without weight in the bed. If you live in a climate where you know you are going to experience this, stay off the road unless you are prepared for it. 4x4s are made for a reason.
One more. People who always complain. Life is what you make of it. If things are constantly never in your favor, then talk to the homeless guy I met the other day. Things will never get better for you unless YOU decide to make that change. These are the same people that complain about not being able to find a job. Make your own, you are only down and out because of your own actions. With a little preperation, modesty, and hard work, society will not let you fail.

I lied, one more. Politics! I hate them. They are a joke. They prevent anything productive from happening. Conversations that are supposed to advance our societies, turn into the same converations we had in grade school. HE STARTED IT!!! There are always 'sides' to pick. We should always be able to get together and share ideas in a neutral manner instead of bickering at each other suggesting why your wrong and why Im right. If something needs to get fixed, dont criticize unless you offer a solution. Believe it or not, politicians are not in it for us. They are not altruistic. Its not what can you do for your country, but what can you do for me? This is a terrible political mentality that most(not all) policiticians around the world have. Its disgusting.

[Gem]

Wow, jj. Don't hold back. Really.

Jokes!

[Barefoot]

Easy, dude! You're gonna blow a gasket.