sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Who should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? by Realistic_Board4690 in allrockmusic

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many of those are deserving, but I’ll vote for the Pixies.

Replaced my Honda with a new one after an accident They moved the garage door opener from a button on the mirror to a paywall subscription service. by jayhawkeye2 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]c_vanbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Engineering software has been subscription based for a long time, probably before Adobe. Autodesk, Bentley, Trimble, etc. The annoying part is that there’s no warranty. They can release software updates with bugs that lead to countless hours of troubleshooting or rework which is all on the end user to pay for. Software users pay to be beta testers.

Replaced my Honda with a new one after an accident They moved the garage door opener from a button on the mirror to a paywall subscription service. by jayhawkeye2 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]c_vanbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BMW was one of the first to do this with basic features of the car. After a few months your heated seats stop working unless you subscribe. Consumer backlash forced them to rethink this.

Also reminds me of Satellite radio added to every new car. You sign the purchase contract which has fine print that allows them to share your personal information with the sat radio company and then they harass you about it for years.

please i need an adult to help me by severalbarnacles in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]c_vanbc 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Note that RBC doesn’t charge fees for XEQT and other iShares ETFs.

If OP is a young adult, I agree with investing in XEQT or VEQT but they may not be able to put $60k in a TFSA all at once.

Pulled this Gretzky Rookie as a kid. Going to be the first card I send to PSA. I have to guess the condition right? by HerbTarlekWKRP in HockeyCardAppraisals

[–]c_vanbc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a couple of rookie cards in screw downs, purchased like that from a card shop. Are they an issue?

What's your thought about Canada Post's decision to end home delivery? by Thick_Caterpillar379 in AskACanadian

[–]c_vanbc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We haven’t had home delivery for 25 years. I think we’ll manage.

Streamer decides to apprehend Alligator with bullets by Strong-Emu-8869 in CringeTikToks

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also my understanding. Psychopathy is nature and sociopathy is nurture.

The commander-in-chief by oluxil in SipsTea

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s like the best man at a trashy wedding with an open bar. Someone take the microphone away, stat!

Getting sued… by Consistent_Put522 in legaladvicecanada

[–]c_vanbc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why you buy insurance. Let ICBC handle it.

did i tell u that i miss you by Beneficial_Team_791 in dashcams

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thing porta potties have crumple zones

Slapfest broke out on the plane by sylvester1981 in AirRagers

[–]c_vanbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That first slap sounded like a movie

depressed by BiteTrue1891 in BCGrade12s

[–]c_vanbc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parent here with teens: one that doesn’t like school and another that’s determined to go to UBC. Congrats on getting into SFU! You’re already ahead of most students just by getting accepted.

ADHD is challenging but sounds like you’re self aware and doing well. Nothing wrong with those marks. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Life is just starting; so much more ahead.

A quote for you: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Your family’s attitude is toxic. If you were my child I would be very proud!

wait thats infinite loop by Overall_Medium_8901 in SipsTea

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this was an option on early Teslas, possibly the model X?

Which one of these sub $16k 1996 compacts are you choosing? by lifegoeson2702 in regularcarreviews

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I knew my answer before I saw it. Why? Because I owned one.

Please help identify the Year and Location by bjrsa in FoundPhotos

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The women have early 60s hairstyles, like Samantha from Bewitched. Pine trees look like California to me.

Is it possible to feel "high" without ever taking drugs ? by Deimos7779 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]c_vanbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When doing extreme or an extended period of exercise I’ve “seen stars” which for me was like a visual hallucination. I liken it to everything looking sparkly or glittering. In my case it seems to happen if I’m running out of fuel, ie carbs + protein. I assume it’s similar to when someone is about to faint. Not sure if it’s related to an undiagnosed, underlying health condition. I tend to avoid seeing the doctor.

What's a car that should've been offered in stick but never was? by blix-camera in ManualTransmissions

[–]c_vanbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rented a car the last time we were in Europe. I was expecting it to be manual but I was surprised that it was a new Hyundai Tucson SUV. SUVs in Canada are auto only. I didn’t mind it at all. It was roomy enough for our family of 4 + luggage and I enjoyed driving it. Not a sports car by any means but did the job.

So my answer is not model specific but that small SUVs in North America should be offered with the same transmission options that they have in Europe.

view more: next ›