Sunday, January 17, 2016

Bug List

1. T-Mobile's cellular coverage is weak.
Regarding nationwide coverage, T-Mobile has been lagging behind other telephone companies for years due to its weak cell towers that have to be upgraded or replaced.

2. In certain parts of Gainesville, there are too many homeless people.
Its a little known secret that once you leave the perimeter of UF's campus, you're entering a new environment that really contrasts against what you'll expect. This is largely due to economic forces and lack of support.

3. Getting to places on the weekend in Gainesville is a hassle.
If you don't have a car, you either have to depend on your friends to get around, or you have to use uber, which eventually adds up after a while. Uber isn't always available, and nor are your friends.

4. It is more expensive to buy healthy food, but relatively cheaper to buy "junk food."
It's simply less factors involved when creating junk food. Healthy food is sometimes organically grown or handled under special circumstances. These additional factors are added into the final cost of healthy food.

5. In this digital age, face to face social interactions are becoming less frequent.
Technology has lowered one's need to communicate face to face, saving both time and money.


6. There are too many young children with access to social media.
Young children are getting smarter and smarter. I've read stories about four year olds using iPads and tablets.

7. Men's' clothing is typically more expensive than women's clothing.
I would have to say that Men stylists and fashion designers are far less interested in making men clothing cheap due to the fact that their options are more limited than woman.

8.  The long term durability of cell phones is questionable, including my iPhone after several months of use.
The cell phone manufacturers and the software engineers are doing whatever it takes to force consumers to buy their "next big thing."

9. Healthcare insurance is hard to come by for individuals after the legal age of 18.
Its assumed that healthcare insurance isn't necessarily required for young adults, but I can find a ton of individuals who would love to be able to get reasonably priced healthcare.

10. Uber is a great app, but allowing customers to have the final say when it comes to the drivers' job security is flawed.
Drivers have the tough task of dealing with inebriated persons who barely remember to rate their driver after they arrive at their destination. Then they get a few customers who have an attitude and give a negative and biased review; thus, harming the uber driver's job security.

11. Pandora, the music app that adapts to users' preferences, was at first innovative, but is now redundant and seems to be falling behind to other streaming apps.
Pandora needs to do SWOT analysis because it's not adapting to the changing climate of streaming music. I definitely made the switch to Apple Music when it debuted because of it's huge catalogue of songs.

12. Movie theaters charge an arm and leg to get snacks.
Movie theaters have been overcharging customers for years because they restrict them from bringing in their own product.


13. With over hundreds of thousands of apps on iTunes, its tougher to find the right app.
There are a million apps in the iTunes Store, so it's only reasonable to assume that this would happen.

14. Its a "wait in line" nightmare trying to get Chipotle on West University during the weekdays.
Nowadays, college students are shifting away from fast food eateries, opting for healthier alternatives like Chipotle and Chick-Fil-A.

15. If you live off campus, and you rely on the bus to get on campus, its very annoying to see a bus pass you by because it's full.
When you go to one of the best universities in the nation, space tends to be limited. Go Gators!

16. Teenagers spend a lot of time surfing the web and texting, with little initiative to get out.
This is another unintended consequence of technology making our lives simpler.

17. HBO Go is a great service but the streaming servers could use some major updating.
HBO just recently entered into the foray of streaming services, and as expected, there are intermittent problems that could make or break some customers.

18. Wal-Mart has many cash registers open but there are only a few cashiers actually using them at any given moment.
Wal-Mart doesn't take in consideration that customers want to both save money and move on to other affairs, not wait in line.

19.  Both Metro Pcs customer service and phone lineup could use improvement.
You get what you pay for when you're dealing with Metro. It's like the family dollar of telephone companies.

20. Facebook is literally being spammed with nonsensical posts that add no value.
If Facebook doesn't eliminate these phony accounts from spamming people's timeline, people will ultimately leave Facebook in the dust. Facebook is trying to be an all encompassing social media site that meets all needs. It needs to refocus on it's core values.


The list was difficult because we normally move on with our lives when faced with an issue. We don't tend to think of the solutions because we literally miss the opportunity to capitalize on it. In essence, we let other entrepreneurs spot the bug and fix it. This exercise has definitely encouraged me to be more aware of the potential flaws in our products and services.





4 comments:

  1. That's an interesting list Rnard. Keep up the good work!

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  2. Great list Rnard! I definitely agree with a lot of what you put on here, especially #20. I go on Facebook to connect with friends and see their pictures and other posts, not to find out the "Top Ten Things That will Kill you by Age 30." It gets very annoying. If you're interested, check out my Bug List at http://morganjohnsonblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/bug-list.html

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  3. I agree with most of your list of things that bug you. Without a car going anywhere in Gainesville is a huge pain and nearly impossible without spending a lot for a uber or bothering a friend.

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  4. Hi Rhard! I like your perspective on the use of technology and how it is diminishing social interaction. There was this one time back when I worked at this mall back home where I saw two little boys that were about 4 years old holding an iPad while their parents continued to walk ahead . It's insane how they can operate an iPad better than me! Your blog was a great read , if you want to check out mine you can just click on the link below.
    http://jalekatircioglu.blogspot.com/2016/01/bug-list.html

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