thank god for self checkout machines

[Distortedreasoning]

i mean sucks that they are replacing jobs but they are so convenient. amirite! of course i am. 

[tsar4]

No chitchat.  No do you want to donate to this charity you've never heard of.

[jackiemarie90]

I hate how loud they are, and how confused it gets when you don't place an item on the other side. But I do love the anti social interaction it provides. Also I was buying a video game at target and used the machine but it freaked out cause it needed "employee confirmation" that I was over 17 cause it's was rated M.

[Distortedreasoning]

43 minutes ago, tsar4 said:

No chitchat.  No do you want to donate to this charity you've never heard of.

i dont mind the chitchat but dont care for it either. to me its more about getting out faster. 

[rpgamer]

They usually have volume buttons that allow you to mute them. Don't need to hear that thing screeching at me every item.

But it's pretty awful when it demands an associate to clear something for no reason.

I've learned that pressing the upper right corner during that is like hitting X on a browser window. Too bad it just proceeds to the employee ID code screen. But they're often rather surprised/confused that I made it to that screen.

[Distortedreasoning]

43 minutes ago, jackiemarie90 said:

I hate how loud they are, and how confused it gets when you don't place an item on the other side. But I do love the anti social interaction it provides. Also I was buying a video game at target and used the machine but it freaked out cause it needed "employee confirmation" that I was over 17 cause it's was rated M.

oh wow someone thinks youre under 17? must have been flattered. i still get carded for alchohol sometimes. im like really, look at this beard motherfucker!

[Distortedreasoning]

1 minute ago, rpgamer said:

They usually have volume buttons that allow you to mute them. Don't need to hear that thing screeching at me every item.

But it's pretty awful when it demands an associate to clear something for no reason.

I've learned that pressing the upper right corner during that is like hitting X on a browser window. Too bad it just proceeds to the employee ID code screen. But they're often rather surprised/confused that I made it to that screen.

yeah i hate that part too but usually is not too big of a set back. still faster than waiting behind someone that card did not go through and has to call the bank. 

[stilgar]

Self check out is garbage.

[jackiemarie90]

4 minutes ago, Distortedreasoning said:

oh wow someone thinks youre under 17? must have been flattered. i still get carded for alchohol sometimes. im like really, look at this beard motherfucker!

Not really. I guess it was just protocol. They have to like enter a code so I could continue with my transaction. I get confused for 20 these days I think. X D

[Distortedreasoning]

12 minutes ago, jackiemarie90 said:

Not really. I guess it was just protocol. They have to like enter a code so I could continue with my transaction. I get confused for 20 these days I think. X D

i wish i got confused for 20 

but i have to settle for more. 

i was gonna say i never had that experience before but then i cant remember the last time i bought a new m rated game. 

[Distortedreasoning]

19 minutes ago, stilgar said:

Self check out is garbage.

does it always fuck up on you? 

[jackiemarie90]

Just now, Distortedreasoning said:

i wish i got confused for 20 

but i have to settle for more. 

i was gonna say i never had that experience before but then i cant remember the last time i bought a new m rated game. 

I suppose it's cool. I'm still freaking out about aging cause to me, I have noticeable signs. But the college kids keep saying they are surprised I'm 28 and not their age.

It was a gift, I have a brand new god of war I haven't even finished because of all my homework lately. 

[Distortedreasoning]

2 minutes ago, jackiemarie90 said:

I suppose it's cool. I'm still freaking out about aging cause to me, I have noticeable signs. But the college kids keep saying they are surprised I'm 28 and not their age.

It was a gift, I have a brand new god of war I haven't even finished because of all my homework lately. 

i mean ive bought games but the last one was rated e. it was probably some pokemon game lol.

but yeah im still trying to get used to this lol. luckily i still have my whole life to experience the joys of getting older 

[PurgatoryGirl]

The disadvantage is that technology fails. It still needs someone to program it. I'd rather have a clerk.

[Distortedreasoning]

12 minutes ago, PurgatoryGirl said:

The disadvantage is that technology fails. It still needs someone to program it. I'd rather have a clerk.

thats true and these machines can be prone to it but they been good in my experience. but if i had the choice of clerk or machine id go with the person. 

[nameraka]

except for when you've got like a sandwich from the deli and a drink and get stuck behind 4 old people who can't technology and all of them are trying to check out their entire month's supply of groceries by themselves and the employee working the self checkout has to keep bouncing from one terminal to the next like a frenetic hamster because the goddamn octogenarians can't figure out how to ring up rutabaga, like any sane person even buys that.

And you haven't eaten in 47 hours and your blood sugar is flooring like you're going to pass out any second and these stupid old fucks could've just gone through the normal line and gotten the help they clearly fucking need... but no. they have to try and prove something.

FUCK YOU OLD PEOPLE. I HOPE YOUR CHILDREN STICK YOU IN A NURSING HOME RUN BY THE ARGENTINE CHILDREN OF ESCAPED NAZI WAR CRIMINALS WHO KEEP YOU CHAINED TO YOUR BEDS FOR 23.5 HOURS A DAY SO THAT YOU CAN CONTEMPLATE WHY EXACTLY YOU NEEDED TO PURCHASE 44 LBS OF CANNED GOODS LIKE IT'S STILL THE FUCKING DEPRESSION. NO WONDER YOU GRANDKIDS NEVER VISIT ANYMORE YOU SAD FUCKS.

FUCK OLD PEOPLE. THEY'RE THE REMNANTS OF FORMERLY VIBRANT HUMAN BEINGS WHO USED TO GO TO CLUBS AND READ INTERESTING BOOKS AND HAVE IDEAS AND INTERESTS AND FUCKING AMBITION. AND NOW THEY JUST EXIST TO REMIND US OF OUR OWN FUCKING MORTALITY. 

FUCK

I AM GOING TO DIE!!! 

[PurgatoryGirl]

7 minutes ago, Distortedreasoning said:

thats true and these machines can be prone to it but they been good in my experience. but if i had the choice of clerk or machine id go with the person. 

Even though there are some incompetent clerks out there, they can at least contact the manager for you.

[Distortedreasoning]

1 hour ago, nameraka said:

except for when you've got like a sandwich from the deli and a drink and get stuck behind 4 old people who can't technology and all of them are trying to check out their entire month's supply of groceries by themselves and the employee working the self checkout has to keep bouncing from one terminal to the next like a frenetic hamster because the goddamn octogenarians can't figure out how to ring up rutabaga, like any sane person even buys that.

And you haven't eaten in 47 hours and your blood sugar is flooring like you're going to pass out any second and these stupid old fucks could've just gone through the normal line and gotten the help they clearly fucking need... but no. they have to try and prove something.

FUCK YOU OLD PEOPLE. I HOPE YOUR CHILDREN STICK YOU IN A NURSING HOME RUN BY THE ARGENTINE CHILDREN OF ESCAPED NAZI WAR CRIMINALS WHO KEEP YOU CHAINED TO YOUR BEDS FOR 23.5 HOURS A DAY SO THAT YOU CAN CONTEMPLATE WHY EXACTLY YOU NEEDED TO PURCHASE 44 LBS OF CANNED GOODS LIKE IT'S STILL THE FUCKING DEPRESSION. NO WONDER YOU GRANDKIDS NEVER VISIT ANYMORE YOU SAD FUCKS.

FUCK OLD PEOPLE. THEY'RE THE REMNANTS OF FORMERLY VIBRANT HUMAN BEINGS WHO USED TO GO TO CLUBS AND READ INTERESTING BOOKS AND HAVE IDEAS AND INTERESTS AND FUCKING AMBITION. AND NOW THEY JUST EXIST TO REMIND US OF OUR OWN FUCKING MORTALITY. 

FUCK

I AM GOING TO DIE!!! 

chill out dude 

[Distortedreasoning]

1 hour ago, PurgatoryGirl said:

Even though there are some incompetent clerks out there, they can at least contact the manager for you.

true. though i dont think ive had to call a manager yet. 

[nameraka]

22 minutes ago, Distortedreasoning said:

chill out dude 

what?

i'm chill. 

[Mini_ghost420]

I don't fuck with self checkouts

[TrigunBebop]

I still prefer using the normal checkout.

Mostly because if something doesn't ring up right, it's easier to remedy the problem when there's already a store employee right there.

Also, the self checkout machines always have long ass lines. It's actually faster to just checkout normally.

[PurgatoryGirl]

46 minutes ago, Distortedreasoning said:

true. though i dont think ive had to call a manager yet. 

We've had to a few times because there's always something wrong with the prices or the machines are malfunctioning.

[scoobdog]

I hate self checkout.  Most of the places that have it still require a cashier nearby anyway, so I would rather have a cashier in the first place.

[Tengu]

9 hours ago, Distortedreasoning said:

i mean sucks that they are replacing jobs but they are so convenient. amirite! of course i am. 

Right? Where else are you gonna get $150 worth of groceries for $10?

[KreiaDidNothingWrong]

We should automate everything  we possibly can until we’re all free of work. 

Edited September 26, 2018 by KreiaDidNothingWrong

[schmahxgn]

The thing about the self checkout machines,  Is that there not so much for placing jobs, as allowing employers to redirect jobs. I mean if you stand in a manned line and wait for a cashier to check you out you're not really helping anybody because if they have to call more people to open more registers, there not hiring more people to actually run the registers, their calling people who were stocking shelves and doing inventory and such and that makes more work for them but there still getting paid the same do you get when I'm saying? 

[Lasty]

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. 

[Distortedreasoning]

On 9/26/2018 at 4:36 AM, KreiaDidNothingWrong said:

We should automate everything  we possibly can until we’re all free of work. 

this guy gets it.

[Distortedreasoning]

On 9/26/2018 at 4:59 AM, schmahxgn said:

The thing about the self checkout machines,  Is that there not so much for placing jobs, as allowing employers to redirect jobs. I mean if you stand in a manned line and wait for a cashier to check you out you're not really helping anybody because if they have to call more people to open more registers, there not hiring more people to actually run the registers, their calling people who were stocking shelves and doing inventory and such and that makes more work for them but there still getting paid the same do you get when I'm saying? 

nah they are definitely replacing more job and will replace more cuz of it. you really think employers are gonna keep people to do another job? maybe they keep a few but they will let go of some too. 

[Distortedreasoning]

11 hours ago, Lasty said:

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. 

i guess people have been having more trouble with them than ive had. 

my experience so far has been positive for the most part. 

[Distortedreasoning]

On 9/26/2018 at 3:50 AM, Tengu said:

Right? Where else are you gonna get $150 worth of groceries for $10?

wait are you implying that these machines lead to stealing? cuz im rather neutral lol. 

[Distortedreasoning]

On 9/25/2018 at 10:21 PM, TrigunBebop said:

I still prefer using the normal checkout.

Mostly because if something doesn't ring up right, it's easier to remedy the problem when there's already a store employee right there.

Also, the self checkout machines always have long ass lines. It's actually faster to just checkout normally.

see my experience has been the opposite, the self checkout lanes are faster on average. usually when i decide to go to pay for something i take the fastest route. most the time for me thats the self checkout.