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Watch first, then wipe: Some China’s restrooms put toilet paper behind paywall (pomf2.lain.la)
submitted 3 days ago by Pro@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/38101225

Imagine this: you walk into a public restroom in China, but instead of just grabbing toilet paper… you have to scan a QR code and watch an ad first 😅. Only then will the machine dispense a tiny sheet of tissue. Don’t feel like watching? You can also pay 0.5 RMB (about $0.07) for a bit more paper 💸. This system is designed to cut down waste — some people would abuse free paper before. Now, it’s all about “watch an ad or pay a coin.” Would you sit through an ad for free toilet paper, or just drop the 0.5 yuan? 👀 . . .

Source: China Insider on Instagram.

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[–] Alloi@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

i thought it was pretty self explanitory but having to pay to wipe your ass in a public washroom, or watch ads to fuel more consumption seems pretty capitalistic in practice.

and undereducated? ill have you know i have a university degree, where i majored in porkin' yer mum, and i minored in holding my nose and mouth closed while i did it.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 points 1 day ago

Hey, don't be gross, OP's mom is a classy and hygienic slut for money and that's why I love her

[–] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

The alternative that they currently have is there’s no toilet paper. Not that they’ve run out - it’s not even an option.

Would you rather have the option to get toilet paper by watching an ad/paying when you forgot to bring your own wipes, or not have that option and have no way to wipe? Pretty easy choice imo.

China is not the same as a western country.