Question of the Day - 10 June 2021

QOD wakes me up automatically at 0200 in Chicago every day. I think it’s funny how bold people get in their comments. Maybe they’re not that bold and we just interpret the comment that way. Still one of the few things I look forward to each day. Thanks LVA.

Wholeheartedly. But alas there are some people in this world and on this website that have to complain.  It seems that those few individuals think they are missing something in their lives if they have nothing to bash, complain about, or totally disagree with, they are incomplete. Perhaps they feel that they are "smarter than the average bear" and must prove it.  I just ignore them and continue enjoying the QOD each morning.

KennyA is correct that some feel they must air critical comments in order to prove their intelligence. In my mind, the smartest are those who can think critically and respond without being rude, or if that isn't possible, refrain from responding. To paraphrase Mark Twain, it is better to remain silent and be thought a jerk than to post a snarky comment and remove all doubt.

I absolutely love QOD!  I read it every day. You have even answered a few of my questions.  I don't usually read the comments, so I haven't noticed the negativity, but I am not surprised.  I am glad you don't let it stop you answering questions each day.  Lydgate was right - you will never please everyone.  

This QOD sucks ;)

I have been a long time member of LVA and join not just for the coupons but I enjoy the site.  As for the QOD we are in a time when everyone can search most everythi8ng in a second. So being able to nit pick at an answer is easy and I guess fun for some.  Sometime the extra information is good to know or it is nice when people correct things but other times well it is what it is.  As for things turning political I just kind of ignore that part of it

I enjoy reading and count me as one of many who take advantage of the unbiased, well-researched work.  Just ordered my 2nd coupon book and heading to QOD to submit a few questions.  Keep rewarding us with your work!

Yeah, I'm one of the people that is occasionally critical of the LVA for things that can be deemed nit-picky. Sorry about that.

My biggest peeve is the occasional assumption that readers know what they’re talking about.

For example, the recent story about Ballys buying the Tropicana failed to mention that this Ballys is unrelated to the Ballys casino in LV. Similarly, the current poll about the Fountainbleu didn't remind people what or where it was located. And considering some of the options in that poll (Sewage plant!), it's hard to make the connection with the high real estate value strip location.

Another peeve of mine only happens occasionally, but the QOD answer will sometimes mention a website without giving the url. OK, I get that for whatever reason, making it a clickable url isn't happening, but how about something we can copy and paste?

But I'm gonna lose it the next time there's a poll that's designed to be multiple choice, but is set up for only one choice. 🤯

I've often thought the same thing and I'm glad it's being addressed and more so that those comments aren't taken personally. LV News and QoD are two of my go tos every morning. I appreciate all that goes into answering every question. And I'm often blown away by how well you write and how well the questions are answered. People need to get punching bags and take out their anger and anxiety and frustration on the bags, not here :)

Love LVA...even the few stupid or inane questions are fun because of the great comments.  First thing I open every morning.

I have not commented on a QOD in a long time, and I must admit sometimes I ask myself why in heck someone posted this or that lame ( to me ) question.  But I do realize how difficult it must be to answer these various questions each and every day with just a little time off for major holidays.  My concern is that sometimes important stories are ignored.  For example, Unless I have missed it ( and that is quite possible )there has been no mention of the ridiculous price increase for rental cars.  I always frequent local casinos and avoid the strip, but in so doing I must rent an automobile.  However with current prices exceeding $600.00 per week, I will avoid Las Vegas and any other destination that engages in price gouging.  Any comments on this situation?

I appreciate the LVA so much and read the QOD every day. They have helped me a ton over the years and are not only a great source for all things Vegas, but they are also just really great people, too. Kudos and know that there are a lot of us out there that appreciate all that you do!

First off, I love the QOD - I rarely miss a day reading it.  I think some of the critical comments are really just trying to improve something that people like (or love), Las Vegas.  Las Vegas is a very dynamic thing - (One of my tag lines abut Vegas is that anyone who says they know Vegas doesn't understand that you can't know it - it changes too fast. That speed of change is one of the things that makes the LVA valualble) - Vegas is certainly a lot different than it was on my first visit to the Stardust in the early 80's.  When things change you are bound to lose some things you liked.  Yes, the comps are not as good as they once were and who can not cringe and think confusion and "gouge" when they hear the words "resort fees". But the shows and food options have both improved. And for us tournament poker players, thank goodness for "dealer antes for all"! Thanks for all the LVA does and I do have to subscribe to the Newsletter.

some of the comments aren't great but nothing compared to social media. 

If you don't like the content of the questions or the responses in the QoD, I recommend the following remedies:

1. Don't read it.
2. Read it, but without a judgmental air about what should and shouldn't be in it.
3. Start your own %$%#$^@ website and you can completely control what's in it to your heart's content.
4. Begin to realize, however dimly, that your complaints and whatever content you're complaining about are equally valid.
5. In a fit of high dudgeon, storm away from LVA and seek out one of the 4,376,938 other websites where you can vent your spleen. Y'know, variety.
6. Beer.

It should be "It's disheartening to my husband and ME." I hate bad grammar; I think I'll go blow something up.

A task such as the one QOD has undertaken is never going to make everybody happy, but just like Vegas itself, you win some, you lose some.
Keep up the invaluable work.

For the commenter who asked about why the crazy high rental car prices - that question was submitted by me and was answered back in March - FYI there is a searchable database feature available to search for past answers on various topics. Reading this every day is part of my daily routine and the editors have responded to every question I ever posed here - and in great in depth researched detail - so I greatly appreciate your tongue in cheek sense of humor and thick skin - some people apparently don’t have anything better to do than complain - just try doing this everyday and see how much it should be appreciated! Hats off! 😀 

Your QoD answers are always informative and thought provoking. I would agree with you that you cannot please everyone all the time...and if you did it would be boring.  Keep up the good work guys. 

Many comments are an attempt to improve or add to an answer, not to criticize the LVA...or sometimes make a correction. If we just relied on the answer, there would be no need for comments, since everyone would just say "thanks". Most of the real negativity seems to be an attempt to drag politics into the discussion, which then gets responded to with equally negative retorts. But funny, snarky, attempts to be funny, etc. more often than not add to the discussion (or at least the enjoyment of it). And I think we are better off when readers relate their own experiences to add to the answer that was given by the staff. 

Just want to say, “Thank you for sharing all information!” Questions asked from various sources have taught much about Vegas. Just keep it coming! I’m focused on LVA. Whatever isn’t relevant to my interests, I just wait until the next day to discover what I had not previously known. It’s just great to be alive in times like these, when up is down or a lie is valued more than the truth. LVA is very enlightening. Keep it coming!

Perhaps we can call it lewis syndrome? 

Personally I like the QOD, I've learned a great deal over the years. But the chronic whiners, complainers, every is negative types in the responses....perhaps this is their place to vent for their empty lives? This is their therapy zone? Seems a hobby, interest, something in their lives might help a bit. KennyA's point about insecure types I think is a good one.

Ya know... it's possible to read the Q & A without reading the comments.  But, thank you LVA for all of the great information and sometimes, the witty retorts from those who take the time to comment.

The cost of rental cars has dramatically increased. It's been discussed a few times, recently on this LVA webpage below of April 5th (not clickable, you'll have to cut and paste, or do a search of the QOD archives)

https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/question/rental-car-hotel-room-rates-rising/

Essentially it's a situation of low supply vs big demand. The rental car fleets were greatly reduced during the long shutdown period last year when the number of visitors to Vegas dropped off dramatically. It takes a while for the fleets to receive replacement vehicles. So prices have risen sorta like "surge" pricing. Also, Vegas has never been shy about the fees that get added to rental cars, and many of those fees are calculated on a percentage basis. So the bigger your base charge is then the bigger the added fees are. Sometimes you can rent a car someplace other than the airport and avoid some of the fees. Maybe go to a Vegas car dealership, test drive a new car, keep it all day? 8^)

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LOL

Love QoD lots!!!

Candy

To QOD re: “This QOD sucks.”  ROFLMAO!!🤣

To Kevin: “This is disheartening to my husband and me” is CORRECT!  “Me” is the object of the sentence, “me” is objective case.  You wouldn’t say “disheartening to we”; it would be “disheartening to us.”  
Just sayin’.  

Thank you for the refreshing personal attack; now, please inform us as to what heinous behavior should be referred to as "Doc H Syndrome."

There does seem to be an ongoing manifestation in our society in general, that personal opinions that are disagreed with are subjected to personal attacks. Thankfully, Doc H syndrome is relatively rare here. I enjoy reading the various responses, which are often informative and/or amusing. I'm grateful for the effort that the LVA staff puts into it, as well.

I don't know if I come here for the QoD or the comments. Never gets dull with the resident Colonel Cruster, aka, Kevin Lewis giving his enjoyably crotchety remarks or worse, getting a diagnosis from witch Dr. Jerry Patey. :D

 You guys are doing a great job and keep up the great work. Social media just allows the idiots of the world to have a 5 second shot at fame . 

I enjoy these brief "trips to Vegas" every morning.  I do not miss a day.  Keep up the good work.

I've been reading QoD daily for years, and I ALWAYS appreciate it. Some questions are less interesting to me that others, but I always read the question and response, and I almost always learn something new. I occasionally comment, but I try to be positive and appreciative in those comments. Thanks for all you do to help us learn more about one of my favorite destinations, how it works and its history. 

Never read the comments.  :)

I've been following the QOD since before I can remember.  So many cool little tidbits and facts that I would have never known.   Keep up the good work and never mind comments from those who may be currently on the statistical downside of a gambling variation. :-)