The problem to me is not only the shorties but it appears the naming of storms now includes storms that don't meet past criteria, such as tropical vs, sub tropical characteristics. I have no problem naming sub tropical storms, just make sure there is an asterisk when making comparisons.For example, I heard this May with the naming of Ana, the record trend of tropical systems in May continues, I believe 5 yrs in a row. I know Ana never would have been named in the past, and I wonder how many of the other 4 would not have been.