Fuck ads at the gas pump

Idk if this is the right instance for this, but how fucking tired of these forced ads at gas pumps is everyone else?

I’m paying 4 bucks a gallon to have you shove advertising down my throat like an erect cock?

What the actual fuck

Anyone have any good ad blocking practices for this?

I’ve seen duct or painters tape covering the speakers…

You can press a button next to the screen to mute it, but this doesn’t work at all gas stations. (Usually its the 2nd from the top on the right side)

I guess its just time to gettoblast music every time I pump gas like back when I was 19…

Mostly_Gristle,

I wish advertisers would realize that forcing me to watch their ad against my will makes me actively hostile against their brand and/or product. If I remember their brand name from an intrusive ad I will not only not buy their products, I will go out of my way to give my money to their competitors.

Thorny_Insight,

Advertising is among the most studied psychological phenomenoms in the world. It’s not so much about getting you to buy their product but more about you remembering the brand. Ads work. That why they’re everywhere.

Sure I can name several brands that I’m not buying from either because of their ads… …but I remember the brands.

Mycatiskai,

I likely wouldn’t buy a diamond ring but I most certainly not buy one from a certain diamond store that has fucking annoying ads. They know who they are and if you are in Lower Mainland of BC, you know who I’m talking about. They can blow and choke on a red hot cock shaped metal rod. I’m glad I moved so far north that I won’t get any ads for them ever again.

NoIWontPickAName,

Diamonds are scammed by Debeers anyway

ProfessorProteus,
@ProfessorProteus@lemmy.world avatar

I’ve also cone to realize that this is the real purpose of ads.

Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world, you have the right idea, but the other key thing you should remember is to never talk about the corps to anyone, even if you’re dragging their name through the mud. “No such thing as bad press,” as they say.

It’s good to denounce the practice, but it seems naming and shaming specific companies just doesn’t work anymore at this stage.

micka190,

Whenever someone brings this up, someone also brings up the fact that ads are proven to work in general not on everyone. So I guess it’s my turn today.

jkrtn,

Yes, but in the context of whether or not to be scumbags about the gas pump they only care about the aggregate behavior. “I wish they would realize I make a mental note to never buy,” they do, tho. They don’t care because it convinces two or more other people to buy. Ads will continue getting worse because none of us will do collective action about it.

SirEDCaLot,

Opt out entirely. Get an electric car. Your gas pump is your garage and you start every day with a full tank.

Ginger666,

If only I had 80 grand lying around for a tesla…

SPRUNT,

Tesla is a shit EV. There are other options. I’ve seen more and more Rivian’s in my area lately.

SirEDCaLot,

Wtf 80 grand I dont have that either.

Model 3 and Y are like $35-50k or go used for less.

ornery_chemist,

Mr. fancypants with a garage over there. Meanwhile, ain’t no public chargers for miles around here.

boatsnhos931,

It’s a good time to clean your windshield, check your oil/coolant levels, tire pressure and throw any trash away… do you really stare at the pump like a n00bz?!

Ginger666,

Oh you’re getting raped?

Why don’t you go over your taxes in your head? Don’t forget those deductions!

You can always recite pemdas in your head, or other acronyms, roygbiv, count backwards from 100…

All in all, if you are getting raped, don’t fight back! Just lay there and take it like a good sheeple

boatsnhos931,

You can’t rape the willing… But if you are dumb enough to return over and over maybe you lack the mental capacity for consent altogether…is there only one gas station you can go to? Are you like a moth that goes towards the light? You know, I can help you get a discounted bus pass for your condition. It seems like it might be the best thing for you ❤️

Ginger666,

Tell that to my ex…

She was willing but I still raped the hell outta her

Gotta love people that think the way they live is how everyone else on this planet lives…

boatsnhos931,

I’m sorry my mom told me not to talk to rapists/retards

interdimensionalmeme,

Costco pumps dont have ads. Only fuel there. Set the other gas starion on fire

Ginger666,

Yeah I need to pay a yearly subscription, and wait in line for 30 minutes (wasting gas) in order to pump it. Yeah let’s do that

Sgt_choke_n_stroke,

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/95f21d29-f4d6-4cc1-be0f-692c85743748.webp

Zerush,
@Zerush@lemmy.ml avatar

Strange things are in the US. The only good adblocker which ocurres me for this

https://file.coffee/u/j5BkjYdqq1ytvpjdXX9Dy.png

Punk_face,

I want to brainstorm this. I know about the mute button, but it doesn’t work on all pumps. So, how are the pumps getting the ads (getting updated ads)? Are they connected to the internet? Bluetooth? Flash Drive firmware updates?

When we figure this out, the next step is to hack that source.

MojoMcJojo,

A quick search for trying to get an ad onto a pump led to this site. Pumps are not all the same, some are uploaded via wired or wireless network. Some via USB. If you want to be a solution, try to be the problem and then work your way backwards.

lcdtvenclosure.com/affordable-gas-station-digital…

penfore,

Holly. Didn’t even know such a thing existed. They’re taking ads everywhere

Railing5132,

Just tried the “2nd button from the top” on both right and left at Wesco (Michigan) - didn’t work.

BigBananaDealer,
@BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee avatar

id take the ads over the 20 questions it asks you before you can even select the fuel grade. and the button barely works so i have to press it 20 times

set_secret,

I’ve heard switching to EV totally removes the gas pump ads.

Reygle,
@Reygle@lemmy.world avatar

That switches you to a phone app platform that hides the ads but records everything about you from your telemetry and sells it.

InternetUser2012,

That’s no different than gas. Your phone still knows what you’re doing, the credit card people track you, your car (if newer) tracks your every move. At least with electric you’re not forced to listen to bullshit ads and it’s cheaper.

That being said, I’ll stick with my 14mpg if I don’t beat on it corn and dinosaur boned fueled hotrod.

hark,
@hark@lemmy.world avatar

Not if you charge at home. Too bad I can’t pump gas at home.

HawlSera,

Eh I like it, it gives me something to do while pumping…

Honestly I miss when they did news headlines instead of ads, ya hear me Cheddar News, I miss you

Squizzy,

Is that the cheddar news youtube channel? They recently changed content and it sucks

Pulptastic,

There are enough options most places to vote with your wallet. It is ultimately meaningless to the machine, but at least you’ll be somewhere with no ads or mutable ads.

Ooglieguy,

On the pumps in my area the mute button is usually the second one from the bottom and it may be on either side. I don’t care to watch them while I wait for my 40 gallon tank to fill but if I’m just topping off, I don’t bother to mute, I wont be there long. I also grew up before skippable ads and watched Over-The-Air TV where you couldn’t skip them. That’s why there is still a format where an hour long show is actually 44-46 minute and a 30 minute show is around 22 minute runtimes on streaming services. Those commercial breaks were a speed contest to see if you could grab a snack, use the bathroom, or get a cup of coffee before the show came back on.

SlothMama,

This has been a thing in the States for about 15 years, it’s not new. If it’s just now becoming a thing where you live, understand that things like Gas TV, or ads for products or fuel additives were around since the late 2000s and early 2010s

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