Random Fail: First World Problems

[Zetanio]

I created a link to the Control Panel on the Desktop.

It reads: Control Panel

"Where is the Control Panel?"

[dasva]

So awhile back the city fenced up an unofficial railroad crossing. Basically was just a street that got interrupted by a bit of dirt and the rails. The reason they didn't want people crossing unofficial crossing is obvious dangers and darwinism... but the detour ends up being a good mile round trip and takes people down a busy street with no sidewalks.

Well apparently the city actually did approve and try to make it an official. Even raised a bunch of money for it. But the state rail authorities basically said they hate more crossings then necessary because more chance of traffic accidents (mind you the street doesn't go thru and wasn't planned to this was going to be pedestrian only) and ordered the city to put a fence up anyways unless they were willing to get rid of another crossing... and since those are all busy streets fence up this crossing. Meanwhile seems they are running overbudget and schedule and are going back on some of their promises of putting a parallel bike/pedestrian path for the length of the train. Hurray for SMART

[NynJa]

Yep. It's a % of the total sale too, so they'll just pass that on to you.

I'm surprised they're charging for debit though. I dont believe theres any transaction fees for that one. My initial theory was that it leaves an electronic trail, which they'd rather not have (why tell the govt you collected X in rent when you can claim X*.8), but dont checks leave a trail too? I'm too young to know the inner-workings of how checks leave a trail.

[Melena]

Did you turn it off and turn it on again?

I had to set up my boss's new laptop and I'm about to just call the rest of the day off afterwards. Now I'm fucking fielding the world's dumbest shit. "Where's the Control Panel?"

Fuck this, I'm getting a milkshake and taking a nap.

The best part is, it was AT&T that mislabled this shit when they installed their router that connects to our circuit.

[BaneTheBrawler]

Anyone type in "Control Panel" when you hit the Windows Key in both 7 and 10? I still do that shit because it's buried somewhere and it's easier to type in what you're looking for.

psh, you ain't a real gamer until you accidentally hit the windows button, crash your game (or just die, whatever), get fed up because this is the nth time you've done this, and disable the windows button.

[Zetanio]

People still use that button? Fuck that. I have removed it from every keyboard.

[dasva]

I'm surprised they're charging for debit though. I dont believe theres any transaction fees for that one. My initial theory was that it leaves an electronic trail, which they'd rather not have (why tell the govt you collected X in rent when you can claim X*.8), but dont checks leave a trail too? I'm too young to know the inner-workings of how checks leave a trail.

Definitely is a fee for debit too

[Zetanio]

Nynja you srs?

A check is literally a fucking paper trail. They charge for online transactions because a) most people will pay for the convenience b) no young people have checkbooks.

[BaneTheBrawler]

I do, and I have since I was like 16 or whenever the hell I opened my first checking account. Because I'm not a troglodyte.

[Zetanio]

I do, and I have since I was like 16 or whenever the hell I opened my first checking account. Because I'm not a troglodyte.

I have checks, I can't remember the last time I used one.

[Tokitoki]

I used them for my wedding and other people's weddings.

[Zetanio]

I used them for my wedding and other people's weddings.

I just give cash.

[Tokitoki]

I'm lazy and forgetful. I keep my check book in my travel bag.

[Coren]

Anyone type in "Control Panel" when you hit the Windows Key in both 7 and 10? I still do that shit because it's buried somewhere and it's easier to type in what you're looking for.

I type in everything, including programs and features, control panel, devices and printers, network and sharing, internet options, power options, etc. But I have to support this shit across like 4 operating systems, so I just gave up remembering which is which.

[dasva]

I have checks, I can't remember the last time I used one.

Same. Well I sort of remember. I think it was this apartment complex I had that didn't accept online and I was rarely able to go in while they were actually working... but that was like 2006 or so...

[Airenn]

I have checks, too! Used for rent.


I don't carry much cash with me anymore, though when I lived in NY I got used to it.

[NynJa]

Nynja you srs?

A check is literally a fucking paper trail. They charge for online transactions because a) most people will pay for the convenience b) no young people have checkbooks.

tbh, I wasnt sure if places that cash checks (not banks) will keep a record of their transactions done, or atleast would skim some of the money to keep it off the books. Then again, that money has to come from the bank account anyways, derp. Which I still dont get why they would charge for debit and not a check. If anything, its more hassle for the landlord since they have to go to the bank to deposit the check whereas debit is an immediate transfer.


I have check's somewhere too, they're probably covered in dust though.

[tyven]

I use my checks as a reference for when I have to enter my routing and account numbers for online payments LOL

[BerenTebogo]

Same

[Zetanio]

I use my checks as a reference for when I have to enter my routing and account numbers for online payments LOL

Oh hell yeah. Forgot about that.

Rent is paid via direct withdrawal. No fee.

I don't carry cash, I carry 2 cards and an ID. Only reason I have a wallet is for work keycards and business cards.