Assignment 2A- Bug List

These are just a few things that bug me...

1. Every morning, my dog barks outside my bedroom at 7:30 while I am trying to sleep.

WHY it exists: This could be happening for many reasons. New neighbors moved into the house next door, so he could be barking to assert his dominance. Or, he could be doing this to wake me up like an alarm clock.

2. When people “like” messages rather than writing a response.

WHY it exists: Apple enabled a feature where users have the option to “like” messages in a conversation.

3. People who talk on speakerphone in public places such as a doctor’s office.

WHY it exists: This could be because they may have trouble hearing the person they are talking to. Or, they may not understand that doing this is considered annoying to others around them.

4. When people misuse your and you’re.

WHY it exists: I think this is because most people communicate by talking and posting on social media rather than writing. So, when they use these words in a writing context, they write based on how it sounds in their heads because both words sound the same. 

5. When people drive aggressively on Colorado Avenue right before the roundabout which takes you towards Downtown Stuart.

WHY it exists: In addition to Colorado Avenue, drivers are coming from two different directions when they come from SE 7th street or SE MLK Jr. Blvd entering the roundabout or making a right to come onto Colorado Avenue. This influx of drivers can cause a great amount of traffic. 

6. When I watch a show on Hulu, and I have to pick which ad to watch in order to continue my program.

WHY it exists: Companies want to tailor their advertisements to specific audiences. 

7. During lunchtime, the drive-through at Chick Fil A on SE Federal Highway is so slow that traffic backs up onto the road. 

WHY it exists: Chick Fil A is a popular restaurant.

8. When people ride their bikes on the road in my neighborhood instead of the sidewalks.

WHY it exists: Sidewalks are not designed for bikes. 

9. When people walk their dogs and don’t pick up after them when they use the bathroom.

WHY it exists: This could be happening for many reasons. I think the main reason why this happens is that they don’t want to carry a bag full of their dog’s feces during the rest of their walk. 

10. Receiving numerous spam phone calls from Robo-callers per day.

WHY it exists: Robocalling programs can dial many numbers at once and play a computer-generated message to people who answer the calls.

11. When I pick up my prescriptions from CVS, I always get long receipts before I leave.

WHY it exists: CVS receipts are very long because they include coupons for their ExtraCare members. 

12. When you are on the phone with someone and tell them you have to hang up, but they keep talking.

WHY it exists: This could be happening for many reasons. If you haven’t seen that person in a while, they could miss you. Or, they could be lonely and are happy to talk to you.

13. When I go to Publix, I often notice individuals standing in the middle of an aisle blocking other customers from coming through.

WHY it exists: A possible reason why this happens is when people are reading the labels on products, and their cart is blocking the aisle.

14. When the WiFi does not work in my apartment, I feel frustrated because the majority of work I do daily is done through my computer.

WHY it exists: The main reason why this bug exists is that the WiFi needs to be reset.

15. When Netflix won’t play a show on my TV, and the WiFi is not down in my apartment.

WHY it exists: If the WiFi works in my apartment then there could be a connectivity issue with Netflix. Or, there could be a Comcast outage in my neighborhood, which would cause the WiFi to run slower.

16. People who text and drive.

WHY it exists: I think the main reason why this bug exists is that people think they can multitask by texting and driving, but this is extremely dangerous.

17. When I finished watching the latest season of Stranger Things on Netflix and found out that the next season would not be aired for another year.

WHY it exists: There could be many reasons why this happened. For example, the cast and crew need additional time for production.

18. When people share too much personal information on social media.

WHY it exists: They want attention from others and seek this validation through social media.

19. When ONE.UF crashes as I try to register for classes.

WHY it exists: There is a large number of students who have the same registration time, and this can cause the system to become overloaded and crash.

20. Having to order jeans online rather than purchasing them at the store.

WHY it exists: I am 5’3, and most stores usually don’t have jeans in a short length available in their inventory. But, they have more options in a shorter length for purchase online.

Reflection: Overall, I found coming up with 20 bugs for this exercise to be challenging. I am an optimistic person and very grateful for everything I have in my life, including my family, clean water, and an education. But, I followed Dr. Pryor’s suggestions in the explanation videos and put myself in different situations where I noticed various “bugs” as I go about my daily activities. When I wrote down each bug, I immediately thought about why the bug was frustrating, and it took longer for me to adjust to the framework of why the bug exists. Overall, this exercise made me sit down, evaluate my life, and have a greater appreciation for it.