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Re:My gym forced a social media down my throat. So I reverse... by mywittyname on Thursday November 05, 2026 @01:30PM (#50382605)
I've taken to using the dumb, low-tech option where possible to try to push back on our techno-dystopian future. Printing out boarding passes, using cash, asking for menus at places with QR codes on the napkins, etc.

Unfortunately, I think it's already impossible to attend major events without a phone, at least if it's a major event at a stadium. Smaller venues still send out emails with QR codes we can just print out.

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Re:My gym forced a social media down my throat. So I reverse... by stvltvs on Thursday November 05, 2026 @06:17PM (#50385942)
Ticketing apps are becoming ubiquitous even at small venues, and the app quality is quite low. They failed to pull up my tickets at the last two events I attended, but luckily I have a trustworthy face I guess.
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