Here’s something that could be provided for free. Instead of innovating, I’m going to invent a shit version of this thing, give you free access to that, and then charge for the original version.
Cooling and filtering water is hardly free, nor is the added maintenance. I don't know the context here but it may be something the building should be paying for.
This is why we hack.
Certified Capitalism™ moment
Kinda reminds me of paying to use the bathroom in Germany. Is that still a thing?
I can't say I really hate this. If a company is willing to maintain this so there is always free water alongside a purchase option, it doesnt seem so bad.
Because frankly a portion of my world looks like this right now: The corporations squeeze to get everything out of me, and a good portion of the populous want to make sure I can't have nice things by fucking everything up. A public fountain? Oh yeah that shit will get destroyed or stolen within a week.
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