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Re:No Cash Needed at This Cafe: Students Pay the Tab with Th... by satori99 on Saturday September 29, 2018 @10:41PM (#18104166)
That was my first thought also...

"We have specially trained staff members who give students additional information about our sponsors while they enjoy their coffee."

What's not to enjoy about a fresh cup of coffee, payed for by a stranger who has special training in reading ads at you? Specifically at you.

I wonder if the customers<?> are allowed to not pay attention? or give incorrect information?

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Re:No Cash Needed at This Cafe: Students Pay the Tab with Th... by Fellshard on Sunday September 30, 2018 @01:49AM (#18104662)
Frankly, I'd be pulled out of the experience because of just how meta it is. It would be like holding up a mirror at you, causing you to evaluate why they choose to advertise to you _like that_, and which products it targets you with.
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