Fuck ads at the gas pump

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....

eager_eagle ,
@eager_eagle@lemmy.world avatar

just the US speedrunning a dystopic world

Mostly_Gristle ,

I wish advertisers would realize that forcing me to watch their ad against my will makes me actively hostile against their brand and/or product. If I remember their brand name from an intrusive ad I will not only not buy their products, I will go out of my way to give my money to their competitors.

Thorny_Insight ,

Advertising is among the most studied psychological phenomenoms in the world. It's not so much about getting you to buy their product but more about you remembering the brand. Ads work. That why they're everywhere.

Sure I can name several brands that I'm not buying from either because of their ads.. ..but I remember the brands.

micka190 ,

Whenever someone brings this up, someone also brings up the fact that ads are proven to work in general not on everyone. So I guess it's my turn today.

jkrtn ,

Yes, but in the context of whether or not to be scumbags about the gas pump they only care about the aggregate behavior. "I wish they would realize I make a mental note to never buy," they do, tho. They don't care because it convinces two or more other people to buy. Ads will continue getting worse because none of us will do collective action about it.

ProfessorProteus ,
@ProfessorProteus@lemmy.world avatar

I've also cone to realize that this is the real purpose of ads.

Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world, you have the right idea, but the other key thing you should remember is to never talk about the corps to anyone, even if you're dragging their name through the mud. "No such thing as bad press," as they say.

It's good to denounce the practice, but it seems naming and shaming specific companies just doesn't work anymore at this stage.

Mycatiskai ,

I likely wouldn't buy a diamond ring but I most certainly not buy one from a certain diamond store that has fucking annoying ads. They know who they are and if you are in Lower Mainland of BC, you know who I'm talking about. They can blow and choke on a red hot cock shaped metal rod. I'm glad I moved so far north that I won't get any ads for them ever again.

NoIWontPickAName ,

Diamonds are scammed by Debeers anyway

Bonesince1997 , (edited )

Try keeping thick earmuffs in your car, within quick reach in case the ads start playing.

Outtatime ,
@Outtatime@sh.itjust.works avatar

Big city problems. This is why I love living in the sticks

AI_toothbrush , (edited )

Imagine paying 4$ a gallon lool
Edit: why am i getting downvoted? 4$ is extremely cheap here i europe. A gallon is 4 liters right?

datavoid ,

Haha ya, what a sucker! This is why I make my own gas at home.

/s

NewtonPulsifer ,

I bought an EV. Now the only time I have to go to a gas station now is to fuel my company car. Yea. I fucking hate ads.

dan1101 ,
@dan1101@lemm.ee avatar

If the mute button doesn't work I just go to other stations next time. Some of the gas stations around here have gotten rid of the ads.

snooggums ,
@snooggums@midwest.social avatar

The ones I frequent have silenced the ads or gotten rid of them altogether.

Seems like they are still loud and shitty in more rural areas where there is less choice that I've been to in the last couple of years.

Kultronx ,
@Kultronx@lemmygrad.ml avatar

good ad blocking practice = buy a bicycle

Thorny_Insight ,

I have two but I'm still seeing ads everywhere.

Strath ,

For the pumps that the mute button doesn't work: carry a small screwdriver, 1/8", flat blade, insert into center of speaker then pull sideways to severe the coil wire.

SchmidtGenetics ,

Great idea, it’s not like every single gas station is riddled with cameras and you have a license plate they can track you with or anything….

glimse ,

Tired of ads at the gas station? Carry a lighter

SchmidtGenetics ,

Can’t have a problem if the problem is atomized. You being right along with it may be a problem….

Far ,

They too will get the screwdriver treatment!

Strath ,

It doesn't effect the operation of the pump and takes a three second poke and twist. With no legitimate use of the speaker it would be months before it is noticed. Think they would scrub through tens of thousands of interactions with the pump and find that one person who leaned in a bit? Doubtful, and if so, minor vandalism charge and a small fine for months of quiet peace. Worth it in my book.

SchmidtGenetics , (edited )

Some electronics have a way to test the system if the speaker is functional and can potentially kill the system, so that’s not even remotely true. Also, maybe they have to manually check the pump every morning when they turn the pumps on as part of their start up process.

You are a fool if you think stuff isn’t able to verify and test itself in todays age or they don’t have an employee checking stuff semi frequently…

In either case it wouldn’t be hard to go through a days footage, even easier if the system self tests and tells you when/if the problem occurred.

Thorny_Insight ,

Or just go to a different gas station instead of vandalizing property that's not yours.

Crackhappy ,
@Crackhappy@lemmy.world avatar

Hmmm. I don't pump my own gas here in Oregon so I totally forgot this was a thing.

Godnroc ,

Every station I have gone to with them has had the mute button labeled or at least functional. If they didn't, I would never return.

The only time they are useful is when they offer a coupon for something I was already going to buy, but that happens so infrequently I'd rather have my attention back.

maniclucky ,

The ones near me don't, but it's still there. Just push buttons till it's quiet. For mine, it's the fourth button.

b000rg ,

Thankfully only one near me does this and I've never gone back once I saw they had these installed. This is really the only way we're ever going to see these practices phased out. Corporations don't take anything seriously until it affects the bottom line. Just look at climate change.

Rolando ,

I think getting this practice phased out would require a sustained social media campaign. Otherwise the MBAs just see mysterious fluctuations on their charts, and they'll make up some vaguely-political theories about Millenials.

Whayle ,
@Whayle@kbin.social avatar

Not only are they stupidly repetitive, they are loud. They do make me look for other stations. I've found I can mess with them sometimes using the home button, it can pause the marketing BS for a good minute.

some_guy ,

Late-stage capitalism means this bullshit will keep creeping into every facet of life. I hate it.

neidu2 ,

I never saw these before I visited the US. While tanking somewhere in eastern Texas, on my way from Houston to a tiny town south of New Orleans.

My "fix" was waiting in the car with bluetooth buds in, while the pump did its thing. Holy hell those were annoying.

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