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Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by jcun4128 on Sunday December 26, 2021 @07:33AM (#29691921)
I heard some gas stations have ads on the pump display
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by technothrasher on Sunday December 26, 2021 @07:45AM (#29691986)
These pumps with “Gas Station TV” are so annoying that I go out of my way to get my gas at a different station. I’ve wondered if it actively drives other customers away too or if I’m just very sensitive to it.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by timw4mail on Sunday December 26, 2021 @09:40AM (#29692692)
Where are these gas stations without them? They are everywhere!
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by DarylZero on Sunday December 26, 2021 @10:49AM (#29693333)
Yep, me too. A new gas station was beng built and I drove by it many times. When I noticed it opened, I got gas there, and they had ads on the pump! Shocking at the time. I decided never to go there again.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by mvkvvk on Sunday December 26, 2021 @07:50AM (#29692012)
I also avoid area gas stations with gas station tv. So theres at least two of us.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by hsdropout on Sunday December 26, 2021 @09:09AM (#29692457)
Three.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by noahbradley on Sunday December 26, 2021 @08:21AM (#29692182)
I've found you can often mute those screens if you press one of the buttons beside the screen. Apparently it's different depending on the machine, so just mash them all I guess.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by pessimizer on Sunday December 26, 2021 @10:36AM (#29693203)
I've seen this too. I don't think you can find the option unless you keep swatting at the screen like a crazy person, so irritated at the ad that you're barely paying attention to the slightly dangerous act of fueling your vehicle. I think I've found it on every one I've used. I recall one having a mute that wasn't a proper mute, but instead would unmute itself after about 30 seconds, causing you to have to remute it. I think I screamed.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by jtbayly on Sunday December 26, 2021 @09:09AM (#29692458)
I avoid them too, and I’ve never found one where pressing any buttons mutes it.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by DarylZero on Sunday December 26, 2021 @11:01AM (#29693465)
Try pouring water into the speaker.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by yuliyp on Sunday December 26, 2021 @04:01PM (#29696316)
Ah yes. trying to create sparks near gasoline vapors. What could go wrong?
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by bestnameever on Sunday December 26, 2021 @02:37PM (#29695555)
The gas station tv has never bothered me but I'm also able to tune it out completely. As I think about it, I struggle to even know which gas stations use it around me.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by throwawayboise on Sunday December 26, 2021 @03:00PM (#29695783)
It is annoying, but I ignore it. The convenience of buying gas where I buy it (it's on the way home, etc.) outweighs the annoyance.
Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by SyzygistSix on Sunday December 26, 2021 @12:16PM (#29694213)
The fist time I saw that my first instinct was to set the pump on fire. Pure rage. I'll leave with only fumes when I see that. Fortunately it's not that popular here.

If it ever becomes ubiquitous, something's going to have to be done about it. I'd never convict anyone of destroying one of those ad screens.

Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by llukas on Sunday December 26, 2021 @08:05PM (#29697947)
Switching to electric and doing 90% of charging at home?