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Re:Global IT outage shows dangers of cashless society, campa... by goatlover on Saturday July 20, 2024 @03:23PM (#41018993)
And what do I give the power company?
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Re:Global IT outage shows dangers of cashless society, campa... by nicce on Saturday July 20, 2024 @03:33PM (#41019083)
You promise to cut the trees under their power cables on your land
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Re:Global IT outage shows dangers of cashless society, campa... by verandaguy on Saturday July 20, 2024 @03:39PM (#41019132)
What if you rent or own a condo?

What if you don’t own tree cutting equipment?

What if you have a disability that prevents you from cutting trees?

What if your property doesn’t have trees to cut?

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Re:Global IT outage shows dangers of cashless society, campa... by eponeponepon on Saturday July 20, 2024 @03:58PM (#41019274)
It's fine, it's worked for millennia - you simply gather your many belligerent sons, hand them large clubs and send them to batter the power company's director till he gives in.
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Re:Global IT outage shows dangers of cashless society, campa... by hdhshdhshdjd on Saturday July 20, 2024 @06:46PM (#41020721)
Ten eggs per power, obviously.
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