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Idk if this is the right instance for this, but how fucking tired of these forced ads at gas pumps is everyone else?

I'm paying 4 bucks a gallon to have you shove advertising down my throat like an erect cock?

What the actual fuck

Anyone have any good ad blocking practices for this?

I've seen duct or painters tape covering the speakers...

You can press a button next to the screen to mute it, but this doesn't work at all gas stations. (Usually its the 2nd from the top on the right side)

I guess its just time to gettoblast music every time I pump gas like back when I was 19....

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Opt out entirely. Get an electric car. Your gas pump is your garage and you start every day with a full tank.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Mr. fancypants with a garage over there. Meanwhile, ain't no public chargers for miles around here.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If only I had 80 grand lying around for a tesla...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Wtf 80 grand I dont have that either.

Model 3 and Y are like $35-50k or go used for less.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Tesla is a shit EV. There are other options. I've seen more and more Rivian's in my area lately.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's a good time to clean your windshield, check your oil/coolant levels, tire pressure and throw any trash away.. do you really stare at the pump like a n00bz?!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Oh you're getting raped?

Why don't you go over your taxes in your head? Don't forget those deductions!

You can always recite pemdas in your head, or other acronyms, roygbiv, count backwards from 100...

All in all, if you are getting raped, don't fight back! Just lay there and take it like a good sheeple

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You can't rape the willing.. But if you are dumb enough to return over and over maybe you lack the mental capacity for consent altogether..is there only one gas station you can go to? Are you like a moth that goes towards the light? You know, I can help you get a discounted bus pass for your condition. It seems like it might be the best thing for you ❤️

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Tell that to my ex...

She was willing but I still raped the hell outta her

Gotta love people that think the way they live is how everyone else on this planet lives.....

[–] [email protected] -2 points 7 months ago

I'm sorry my mom told me not to talk to rapists/retards

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Costco pumps dont have ads. Only fuel there. Set the other gas starion on fire

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Yeah I need to pay a yearly subscription, and wait in line for 30 minutes (wasting gas) in order to pump it. Yeah let's do that

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

Strange things are in the US. The only good adblocker which ocurres me for this

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I want to brainstorm this. I know about the mute button, but it doesn't work on all pumps. So, how are the pumps getting the ads (getting updated ads)? Are they connected to the internet? Bluetooth? Flash Drive firmware updates?

When we figure this out, the next step is to hack that source.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

A quick search for trying to get an ad onto a pump led to this site. Pumps are not all the same, some are uploaded via wired or wireless network. Some via USB. If you want to be a solution, try to be the problem and then work your way backwards.

https://www.lcdtvenclosure.com/affordable-gas-station-digital-signage

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Holly. Didn't even know such a thing existed. They're taking ads everywhere

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Just tried the "2nd button from the top" on both right and left at Wesco (Michigan) - didn't work.

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