The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVII

madwi · 08-28-2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

All silver or penny’s too?

There is a lot of silver but there is pennies too.

madwi · 08-28-2020, 09:06 AM

I suppose I should shave the beard today. I havent chopped it off for a while and its reaching hobo status.

Ghostvette · 08-28-2020, 09:14 AM

94* for the high today, then it's supposed to get cooler, after we get a little rain this weekend.

Oh & TGIF, ya degenerates....

old guy · 08-28-2020, 09:38 AM

I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer !
We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ?
Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “
I personally use cash as much as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun.
IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it

I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically.
Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms

Rusty · 08-28-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I knew I had saw him somewhere. Fantasy Island it is. He is about the right height.

Makes you wonder who had the idea first. Hollywood or Epstein for the island.

Rusty · 08-28-2020, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old guy

I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer !
We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ?
Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “
I personally use cash as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun.
IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it

I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically.
Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms

Parts of China is already there.

Self check-outs are card only. If you want to pay with cash. You have to wait in line.

I've seen places begging for coins.

old guy · 08-28-2020, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Parts of China is already there.

Self check-outs are card only. If you want to pay with cash. You have to wait in line.

I've seen places begging for coins.

Mite be forced into it by default

Zoren 370 · 08-28-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I knew I had saw him somewhere. Fantasy Island it is. He is about the right height.

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Well how are you Mr. Spooler.... your at room 69 and Mrs Olga would be with you Shortly.

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Rusty · 08-28-2020, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old guy

Mite be forced into it by default

How many bills do you pay on line?

old guy · 08-28-2020, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Parts of China is already there.

Self check-outs are card only. If you want to pay with cash. You have to wait in line.

I've seen places begging for coins.

Can you see how this nudge effect works ? Oh you have cash ? Please wait in the longer slower line ....

God-Speed · 08-28-2020, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old guy

I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer !
We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ?
Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “
I personally use cash as much as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun.
IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it

I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically.
Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Parts of China is already there.

Self check-outs are card only. If you want to pay with cash. You have to wait in line.

I've seen places begging for coins.

madwi · 08-28-2020, 11:12 AM

Honey garlic chicken wings for lunch.

JLarson · 08-28-2020, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old guy

I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer !
We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ?
Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “
I personally use cash as much as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun.
IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it

I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically.
Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms

I hear you on this. I use card almost exclusively at this point for 2 reasons - first, cash is a hassle. I have to access it, withdraw it, and carry it, the first barrier to which is that my company deposits it directly in my account. Second, my credit card pays me to use it. It's not immense, but every few months I get a nice chunk of cash to use on something responsible, like car parts.

I balance this by using intermediaries - online purchases I make almost exclusively via PayPal and through as few vendors as possible. In person purchases made with credit card tend to be fuel.

I know also that my driving on many highways can be monitored since I use EZPass (in fact in my part of PA right now, the only option is to be overcharged by unmanned toll booths or use EZPass). I also know that Google surveils those of us who use Google Maps, that the Location setting on my phone can be used to track me, so on and so forth. If I'm asked if all of this bothers me, absolutely.

Can I do anything about it? Sure, but that too is a big hassle. I can move to South America, destroy my cell phone, buy products in person only with cash, drive a 40 year old truck with no electronics, and so on. I won't say that everything we do is being monitored, but I will say that it's not far off.

Ghostvette · 08-28-2020, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old guy

I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer !
We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ?
Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “
I personally use cash as much as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun.
IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it

I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically.
Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLarson

I hear you on this. I use card almost exclusively at this point for 2 reasons - first, cash is a hassle. I have to access it, withdraw it, and carry it, the first barrier to which is that my company deposits it directly in my account. Second, my credit card pays me to use it. It's not immense, but every few months I get a nice chunk of cash to use on something responsible, like car parts.

I balance this by using intermediaries - online purchases I make almost exclusively via PayPal and through as few vendors as possible. In person purchases made with credit card tend to be fuel.

I know also that my driving on many highways can be monitored since I use EZPass (in fact in my part of PA right now, the only option is to be overcharged by unmanned toll booths or use EZPass). I also know that Google surveils those of us who use Google Maps, that the Location setting on my phone can be used to track me, so on and so forth. If I'm asked if all of this bothers me, absolutely.

Can I do anything about it? Sure, but that too is a big hassle. I can move to South America, destroy my cell phone, buy products in person only with cash, drive a 40 year old truck with no electronics, and so on. I won't say that everything we do is being monitored, but I will say that it's not far off.

I'm already on page 3 of the pick-up list, so it doesn't really matter to me. I will admit the idea of moving to South America is intriguing. I've looked at Ecuador as probably the best place to go....

Pintsize725 · 08-28-2020, 11:26 AM

Y'all cashless talking peeps should watch Upload on Amazon Prime. It's a series.

08-28-2020, 09:06 AM	#8597 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I suppose I should shave the beard today. I havent chopped it off for a while and its reaching hobo status. old guy and redondoaveb like this.

08-28-2020, 09:14 AM	#8598 (permalink)
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08-28-2020, 09:38 AM	#8599 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer ! We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ? Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “ I personally use cash as much as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun. IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically. Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms FL 4Motion, God-Speed, JARblue and 8 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run.... Last edited by old guy; 08-28-2020 at 09:41 AM.

08-28-2020, 11:12 AM	#8607 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Honey garlic chicken wings for lunch. Rusty, jchammond, old guy and 1 others like this.

08-28-2020, 11:26 AM	#8610 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Y'all cashless talking peeps should watch Upload on Amazon Prime. It's a series. sx moneypit, old guy and redondoaveb like this. __________________ Tracie

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