I’m from a US state where we don’t pump our own gas. Since I don’t pump my own gas regularly - only when I’m out of state - I’m not exactly sure when this happened, but all gas pumps seem to play ads now while the pump runs. At least the states adjacent to mine. Like can I not even pump gas in peace? Stop trying to manipulate my purchasing decisions 24/7.

Edit: ok I get it, there’s a mute button. I appreciate the tip, but people are already reporting that it only sometimes works. Knowing there’s a mute button that sometimes functions doesn’t make me less infuriated

    • Possibly linuxEnglish
      3•5 days ago

      Please don’t do this

      It won’t end well for you. A better option is a boycott

      • @xtr0n@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2•4 days ago

        I default to having a meltdown, smashing the screen, yelling “where is the goddamn mute button”.

        Is this unhinged, yes. But if we all did it, they would eventually get the message.

        Really though, I mostly get gas at Costco cuz it’s cheaper and they don’t do that shit.

        • Possibly linuxEnglish
          2•4 days ago

          I think the credit card frees are now a percentage

          I like the way you think though

      • 🍄🌵Psychonaut1969🌵🍄 English
        1•4 days ago

        If you can’t boycott, maybe some noise canceling headphones to wear while you pump, and Instead of looking at the screen, wash your windows, and dump all your car trash into their bins.