title: How to set default values in Rails?
body: <p>I'm trying to find the best way to set default values for objects in Rails.  </p>
  
  <p>The best I can think of is to set the default value in the <code>new</code> method in the controller. </p>
  
  <p>Does anyone have any input if this is acceptable or if there's a better way to do it?</p>