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Posted: 2/1/2015 3:56:13 PM EDT
The world’s first robotized sales assistants were rolled out last month in California. They are nifty, cute — and terrifying. Modal Trigger OSHbot, named after Orchard Supply Hardware in San Jose, and developed with Lowe’s Innovation Labs, costs $50,000. Nicknamed OSHbots, the two machines cost $50,000 apiece, are 5 feet of plastic on wheels and carry built-in natural language processors, computers, product scanners and navigation tools. Named after the Orchard Supply Hardware store where they work in San Jose, they greet customers, ask if they need help, identify items, then offer to guide them to the appropriate aisle without bumping into anyone or anything. At night, they do inventory by cruising the store to identify missing products and update their store map. The OSHbots will never ask for a raise or call in sick. NY Putz story |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 3:57:18 PM EDT
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Its Happening
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Posted: 2/1/2015 3:59:24 PM EDT
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"Hey, can you tell me where I can find wasp spray?"
"Of course, Aisle 7 is where you need to go in order to EXTERMINATE!!! EXTERMINATE!!!" |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:01:21 PM EDT
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Great.. Another onslaught of low-wage workers that will just work long enough to get unemployment and EBT!
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:04:16 PM EDT
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I generally refuse to even use the self check out line, screw Skynet!
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:04:48 PM EDT
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But will they be able to neckbeard .22lr at WalMart?
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:05:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:07:06 PM EDT
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Needs more plunger.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:07:27 PM EDT
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Cool
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:09:29 PM EDT
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Good. Show this to every minimum wage, low skill worker who is demanding $15/hr.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:15:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:17:43 PM EDT
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Good. Show this to every minimum wage, low skill worker who is demanding $15/hr. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:17:43 PM EDT
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Wait till the arrival of hobots.
I wonder how that will work out legally speaking. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:33:25 PM EDT
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If they work as good as the self check-outs like at Home Depot that was going to revolutionize retail 10 years ago, I look for most of them to collect dust as a cool annoying gadget that doesn't work worth a shit.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:54:23 PM EDT
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If they work as good as the self check-outs like at Home Depot that was going to revolutionize retail 10 years ago, I look for most of them to collect dust as a cool annoying gadget that doesn't work worth a shit. How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 4:57:35 PM EDT
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How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If they work as good as the self check-outs like at Home Depot that was going to revolutionize retail 10 years ago, I look for most of them to collect dust as a cool annoying gadget that doesn't work worth a shit. How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. Yup. 
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Posted: 2/1/2015 5:03:51 PM EDT
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I generally refuse to even use the self check out line, screw Skynet! This. However, I'm a get in, get out, kind of shopper and self checkout is generally faster than the people at the register moving in slow motion. All of this technology is producing ever more people on welfare and SSDI. What else can/will they do? |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 5:05:36 PM EDT
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I, for one, welcome our service industry robot overlords.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:05:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:08:35 PM EDT
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Just think of all the people that will have to be hired to take care of the robots! Remember, that's why a company would buy a $50,000 robot, so they will have a reason to hire more people too.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:13:21 PM EDT
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No boobies?
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:36:38 PM EDT
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:41:40 PM EDT
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Yea, people are definitely going to draw dicks on it.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:41:49 PM EDT
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I would love to see a computer figure out some of the off the wall shit customers asked me when I worked at Lowe's and Home Depot. Like the people who knew what they wanted, but had no idea what it was called and couldn't describe it worth a fuck.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:44:29 PM EDT
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How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If they work as good as the self check-outs like at Home Depot that was going to revolutionize retail 10 years ago, I look for most of them to collect dust as a cool annoying gadget that doesn't work worth a shit. How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. After working about 3 years between Lowe's and Home Depot.. I can say with 100% certainty is the biggest limitation to self checkout is the IQ of the customer. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:47:31 PM EDT
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"Hey, can you tell me where I can find wasp spray?" "Of course, Aisle 7 is where you need to go in order to EXTERMINATE!!! EXTERMINATE!!!" 
It's a Dalek plot. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 6:50:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:12:29 PM EDT
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Good. Show this to every minimum wage, low skill worker who is demanding $15/hr. Yup. They need one that can flip burgers. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:37:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:48:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: Nicknamed OSHbots, the two machines cost $50,000 apiece, are 5 feet of plastic on wheels and carry built-in natural language processors, computers, product scanners and navigation tools. I wonder if it can process the parlance "Fuck off". |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:51:14 PM EDT
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Buy property. Robots cannot own property.
Yet. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:56:12 PM EDT
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:06:44 PM EDT
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While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. This. Remember that the people you laugh at losing their jobs today will be voting themselves part of your paycheck in November. ETA: that's probably overstating the OP's position. My point is just that having employment opportunities for people is a good thing, and unemployment, especially at higher levels has a nasty habit of encouraging people to support the left. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:19:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:20:30 PM EDT
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While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Procreative value? |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:22:09 PM EDT
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While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. They'll be joining the ranks of Occupy soon enough. 
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:26:32 PM EDT
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And like a real sales assistant it will be up your ass when you want to be left alone to browse and nowhere to be found when you want help
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:28:34 PM EDT
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How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If they work as good as the self check-outs like at Home Depot that was going to revolutionize retail 10 years ago, I look for most of them to collect dust as a cool annoying gadget that doesn't work worth a shit. How so? Unless I have some large or weird item (or there is a hot cashier), I always use the self serve checkouts at retail stores. Same for me. Even "untrained" I'm faster and more effecient than the check out trolls. And NO I don't have your fucking little card! |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:35:30 PM EDT
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While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Kinda like several middle-eastern countries we've been dealing with for the last 13 years. 
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:39:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThank god the dupe police are on patrol, I feel safer all ready. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:27:52 PM EDT
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This. Remember that the people you laugh at losing their jobs today will be voting themselves part of your paycheck in November. ETA: that's probably overstating the OP's position. My point is just that having employment opportunities for people is a good thing, and unemployment, especially at higher levels has a nasty habit of encouraging people to support the left. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. This. Remember that the people you laugh at losing their jobs today will be voting themselves part of your paycheck in November. ETA: that's probably overstating the OP's position. My point is just that having employment opportunities for people is a good thing, and unemployment, especially at higher levels has a nasty habit of encouraging people to support the left.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:28:46 PM EDT
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Procreative value? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Procreative value? People who can attract mates. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:29:05 PM EDT
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Kinda like several middle-eastern countries we've been dealing with for the last 13 years. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. Kinda like several middle-eastern countries we've been dealing with for the last 13 years. In many ways, yes. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:40:14 PM EDT
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My point exactly, more Ferguson anarchists Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good. Show this to every minimum wage, low skill worker who is demanding $15/hr. God damn it. Something tells me I know more anarchists than you, and we'd love to see shit like this. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:55:03 PM EDT
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Operation Mayhem those mutha fuckas.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:00:10 PM EDT
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Thank god the dupe police are on patrol, I feel safer all ready. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Thank god the dupe police are on patrol, I feel safer all ready. We might could get a robot to handle that for us. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:01:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And like a real sales assistant it will be up your ass when you want to be left alone to browse and nowhere to be found when you want help At least the robots will be connected and can be programmed to identify customers. Then when a customer says they don't need any help, the other 20 robots in the store automatically know. Unlike at Home Depot with the other 20 employees all ask if you need help.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:03:54 PM EDT
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I'm going to keep posting this until people start taking it seriously.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:13:25 PM EDT
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I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. Robot: Thank you for your question about "Laptop Computer". "Laptop Computer" comes with many popular features such as "Internet" and "Music". Would you Like to upgrade to Monster Cables, a four year warranty and Geek Squad installation? |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:19:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yea, people are definitely going to draw dicks on it.  |
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Posted: 2/2/2015 12:26:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They'll be joining the ranks of Occupy soon enough. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'd be fine with the robot replacing the pimply-faced teenagers at big box stores like Best Buy. I really hate when you ask them a question about a product and the extent of their ability to answer is by leaning over and reading the small white info placard under the product. Conversely, one advantage of this "job-less recession" we are still in is that stores like Home Depot (at least in my area) have canned all the pimply-faced teenagers and replaced them with knowledgeable 50-60 yr old dudes that were tradesmen before losing their jobs. So at least now I can ask a question and expect a somewhat informed response. And I absolutely love self check-out registers. While I'm a HUGE proponent of the free market, I'll caution you to be careful what you wish for. When you get a significant number of young people with no job market entry opportunities you will end up with a large population of people with no social or procreative value and nothing to lose. They'll be joining the ranks of Occupy soon enough.  |
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