Topic: ATTN: USAmericans
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw started this discussion 8 years ago #70,335
Can someone explain this to me?Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #848,769
What part of this are you having trouble with?
OD !oq29jam3/o joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #848,770
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 56 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #848,771
Yeah these laws were implement way back in the 40s/50s over concerns that people would fuck up pumping gas and set the whole station on fire. Obviously now we know people can do it, but old laws tend to stick around a bit, especially if they create artificial jobs.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 1 minute later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #848,772
lol
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 3 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #848,774
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Meta joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,797
I'm actually surprised full service gas stations haven't come back as a luxury thing. You pay more but you don't have to step out of your Lexus and touch gas pumps that poor people touch.
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,811
@848,774 (Svet !jzYkdX7lIw)
> Why these people are having such issues with putting petrol in their own cars.
This goes back to religious issues. "Self service" among Christians is somewhat of a problem.
> Why these people are having such issues with putting petrol in their own cars.
This goes back to religious issues. "Self service" among Christians is somewhat of a problem.
Syntax joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 12 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,813
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Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 8 years ago, 17 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,820
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Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 hours later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,857
"I'm learning one thing good. Learnin' it all the time, ever' day. If you're in trouble or hurt or need-go to poor people. They're the only ones that'll help-the only ones."
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 26 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,863
USAmericans are retarded
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 7 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,865
In Oregon and New Jersey it is illegal to pump your own gas.
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 8 years ago, 24 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,868
also, if you use their toilets, you aren't allowed to clean your own ass
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 8 years ago, 43 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,873
INDY THE GREAT™ !OlQJDfNCjY joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 23 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,874
Some states have weird laws where you cannot pump your own gas. New York is one. In Louisiana, we can pump our own gas.
Anonymous O joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,875
@848,797 (Meta)
> I'm actually surprised full service gas stations haven't come back as a luxury thing. You pay more but you don't have to step out of your Lexus and touch gas pumps that poor people touch.
It's been tried a few times IIRC and failed pretty quickly. There just wasn't enough demand to make it worthwhile. Younger generations prefer doing it themselves quickly and not having to talk to anyone. Older generations liked the idea on the face of it but didn't like the extra cost of full service. It turns out they were happier saving a few cents and doing what they were used to doing anyway.
If you wonder how gas stations went through the switch from full service to self-serve, then watch grocery stores which are going through a similar process now with self-check.
> I'm actually surprised full service gas stations haven't come back as a luxury thing. You pay more but you don't have to step out of your Lexus and touch gas pumps that poor people touch.
It's been tried a few times IIRC and failed pretty quickly. There just wasn't enough demand to make it worthwhile. Younger generations prefer doing it themselves quickly and not having to talk to anyone. Older generations liked the idea on the face of it but didn't like the extra cost of full service. It turns out they were happier saving a few cents and doing what they were used to doing anyway.
If you wonder how gas stations went through the switch from full service to self-serve, then watch grocery stores which are going through a similar process now with self-check.
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Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 52 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,881
@previous (O)
I remember a few years ago reading about a startup and their thing was they would come in a little fuel truck and fill up your car while you were at work so you didn't have to take time out of your busy executive day to do it.
> Younger generations prefer doing it themselves quickly and not having to talk to anyone.
This x1000 I don't know why but I hate talking to employees while shopping. It's not that I'm snobbish - I'm definitely lower class and I worked various retail jobs before. It's just I want to be left alone.
I actually stopped going to a local grocery store (HEB) because they got rid of their self checkout (other, more distant, HEBs still have them so I'm not sure what the deal is).
I remember a few years ago reading about a startup and their thing was they would come in a little fuel truck and fill up your car while you were at work so you didn't have to take time out of your busy executive day to do it.
> Younger generations prefer doing it themselves quickly and not having to talk to anyone.
This x1000 I don't know why but I hate talking to employees while shopping. It's not that I'm snobbish - I'm definitely lower class and I worked various retail jobs before. It's just I want to be left alone.
I actually stopped going to a local grocery store (HEB) because they got rid of their self checkout (other, more distant, HEBs still have them so I'm not sure what the deal is).
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INDY THE GREAT™ !OlQJDfNCjY replied with this 8 years ago, 1 hour later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,916
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,918
INDY THE GREAT™ !OlQJDfNCjY replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,920
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 5 minutes later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,923
@previous (INDY THE GREAT™ !OlQJDfNCjY)
Reading an article comparing AMD Ryzen APU graphics to those of Intel Iris, Miller Genuine Draft™ beer was spilled on my screen and keyboard when I read your reply.
Reading an article comparing AMD Ryzen APU graphics to those of Intel Iris, Miller Genuine Draft™ beer was spilled on my screen and keyboard when I read your reply.
INDY THE GREAT™ !OlQJDfNCjY replied with this 8 years ago, 32 seconds later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,924
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squeegee joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 1 hour later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,972
@848,797 (Meta)
you can find them around dallas, but there's not many. usually it's just a single pump marked "full" and it's usually at one that's a service station and also independently owned. you won't find them at the 7-11s or QTs around town. i think mostly it's exxons but i might be wrong, i don't actually use them.
you can find them around dallas, but there's not many. usually it's just a single pump marked "full" and it's usually at one that's a service station and also independently owned. you won't find them at the 7-11s or QTs around town. i think mostly it's exxons but i might be wrong, i don't actually use them.
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 6 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,979
squeegee replied with this 8 years ago, 10 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,986
@previous (Meta)
i googled full service gas stations in houston, there's less than 20. there's probably hundreds and hundreds of gas stations around houston. i'm not surprised. dallas only has a small handfull too
i googled full service gas stations in houston, there's less than 20. there's probably hundreds and hundreds of gas stations around houston. i'm not surprised. dallas only has a small handfull too
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Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 9 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,993
@previous (squeegee)
I've been thinking about this and you can make an argument that, say, Starbucks coffee is better than McDonalds coffee and so people will pay more for it. Gasoline, on the other hand, is just gasoline. There's no "luxury" version.
However people still pay to upgrade to first/business class on planes even though they wont get to their destination any faster than the people in coach.
I've been thinking about this and you can make an argument that, say, Starbucks coffee is better than McDonalds coffee and so people will pay more for it. Gasoline, on the other hand, is just gasoline. There's no "luxury" version.
However people still pay to upgrade to first/business class on planes even though they wont get to their destination any faster than the people in coach.
INDY THE GREAT™ !OlQJDfNCjY replied with this 8 years ago, 55 seconds later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,994
@previous (Meta)
Actually, Chevron™ with Techron™ is superior, and it is all that I will use. Techron™ has been shown to clean and keep clean your fuel system better than anything else.
Actually, Chevron™ with Techron™ is superior, and it is all that I will use. Techron™ has been shown to clean and keep clean your fuel system better than anything else.
Anonymous H replied with this 8 years ago, 5 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #848,997
@848,993 (Meta)
> However people still pay to upgrade to first/business class on planes even though they wont get to their destination any faster than the people in coach.
Oh come on now. Coach jams people together. Coach is filled with smelly people.
> first/business class
The only way to fly and for trips of many hours worth every penny.
> However people still pay to upgrade to first/business class on planes even though they wont get to their destination any faster than the people in coach.
Oh come on now. Coach jams people together. Coach is filled with smelly people.
> first/business class
The only way to fly and for trips of many hours worth every penny.
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 10 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #849,170
