Set global default value for attribute dropdowns

[mikestaps]

So to understand, you have an attribute in your attribute list that you do not want shown n(and as a side result it can not be selected)... Why is it in the attribute list to begin with then?

For the dropdown to say "Please Select..." when the page is loaded.

We have an amazing amount of people that don't even look at the dropdowns, and just add the item to cart. They then complain because they either don't get what they expect, or what they want. This is after it is clearly stated in the product description to please select said option in the drop down menus below, I have also moved the add to cart button below the product description, and attribute dropdowns to "force" the customer to see the dropdowns.

I'm just trying to save time in the long run by eliminating exchanges.