Random Fail: First World Problems

[hey]

An n64 is worth less than a new game.

[Anoat]

With the rise of Netflix and other on-demand services on the digital front and basically no-hassle kiosks from Redbox, something like this is going to be either incredibly niche or outright difficult to profit with. While my folks had their video store when VHS tapes were the thing, we basically had to receive new inventory, document it, and keep track of it in case people steal or damage things. Naturally, stuff like game consoles would require a security payment if you're talking beyond some kind of dine-in lobby and you'll want to take sanitary concerns into consideration for upkeep there, too. Now add the hassles of a pizza place on top, which means making dough, receiving fresh ingredients, ordering more when needed, getting the hardware and maintaining it to cook your goods, coming up with a menu, packaging, food licensing, and possible delivery. Oh, and paying/training employees.

At this juncture, I think the best we can hope for is a Redbox outside a Pizza Hut or something. I'd consider something of an inverse to this an arcade that sells pizza (perhaps routinely ordering from another local store), but arcades have probably been a decline long before video stores. Maybe it'd work in the big cities, but lesser ones will struggle if not fail. Sucks for us nerds, as I'd love a good gaming friendly environment around here that wasn't just a bunch of cash grab kiddie ticket games. Could maybe actually make some local friends then.

My town has this place called Fun Station, it's kind of a locally owned Chuck E. Cheese type place, minus the animatronic band. They sell pizza and sodas, but have a full arcade with ticketed games but also racing and gun games. They also have out door batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and laser tag. It's pretty bad ass. They also rent the place out after hours for private parties and the few that I have been to were the shit. Drunk laser tag and go-karting with sorority bitches was amazing.

[Souj]

My town has this place called Fun Station, it's kind of a locally owned Chuck E. Cheese type place, minus the animatronic band. They sell pizza and sodas, but have a full arcade with ticketed games but also racing and gun games. They also have out door batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and laser tag. It's pretty bad ass. They also rent the place out after hours for private parties and the few that I have been to were the shit. Drunk laser tag and go-karting with sorority bitches was amazing.

Same with my town and a place called Hidden Cove, minus the after hours stuff.

[arus2001]

I'll just default to, "Ohio sucks!" then.

[Aksannyi]

I just got a new tattoo yesterday, and it's oozing what I would guess to be plasma (it's clear and a bit sticky). Never had that happen before after a tattoo, something I should be concerned about? It's still tender (obviously) and I feel like this guy really tore the fuck out of my skin because this tat hurt more than any other I've ever gotten.

Actually not sure if this is random fail. It's definitely a first world problem though.

[AidenCarby]

Nope, wash it thoroughly and don't directly apply a bar of soap, rub the soap for a few layers then use the foam. Nothing to worry about, it's just wbc's coming to the surface, you'll be fine.

[Brill Weave]

Few hours later, and not a single person has suggested a water bottle?

Random fail indeed BG!

Seriously. Ya'll are fucking slacking.

[Kang]

With the rise of Netflix and other on-demand services on the digital front and basically no-hassle kiosks from Redbox, something like this is going to be either incredibly niche or outright difficult to profit with. While my folks had their video store when VHS tapes were the thing, we basically had to receive new inventory, document it, and keep track of it in case people steal or damage things. Naturally, stuff like game consoles would require a security payment if you're talking beyond some kind of dine-in lobby and you'll want to take sanitary concerns into consideration for upkeep there, too. Now add the hassles of a pizza place on top, which means making dough, receiving fresh ingredients, ordering more when needed, getting the hardware and maintaining it to cook your goods, coming up with a menu, packaging, food licensing, and possible delivery. Oh, and paying/training employees.

At this juncture, I think the best we can hope for is a Redbox outside a Pizza Hut or something. I'd consider something of an inverse to this an arcade that sells pizza (perhaps routinely ordering from another local store), but arcades have probably been a decline long before video stores. Maybe it'd work in the big cities, but lesser ones will struggle if not fail. Sucks for us nerds, as I'd love a good gaming friendly environment around here that wasn't just a bunch of cash grab kiddie ticket games. Could maybe actually make some local friends then.

My local video store is charging a $25 deposit on new ps3 rentals because people are stealing games. They have stopped getting in new releases for 360 and have very little new titles coming in for ps3. I miss the good old days of Blockbuster. I'll be damned if I'm going to give my credit card to a red box kiosk to rent a game tho. How can they assure that they won't try to screw me.

[Byrthnoth]

My local video store is charging a $25 deposit on new ps3 rentals because people are stealing games. They have stopped getting in new releases for 360 and have very little new titles coming in for ps3. I miss the good old days of Blockbuster. I'll be damned if I'm going to give my credit card to a red box kiosk to rent a game tho. How can they assure that they won't try to screw me.

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Because credit cards are a fucking money condom and that's the whole god damn point. If someone tries to fuck you on something that you paid for with a CC, you do a chargeback and let the CC company sort it out.

Even ignoring this, what makes Redbox higher risk than any other place that you use your credit card? There could be a skimmer essentially anywhere, although they've become much less common now that CC info is so easy to get via trojans/online shopping.

[arus2001]

One thing I favored about video games before going to disc format were that they were a hell of a lot more difficult for strangers to fuck up. Once discs picked up, I'd always inspect them before leaving the store because I certainly wasn't going to leave, let alone pay, for a scratched up and smudged mess that likely wouldn't play or just stutter. This is certainly a risk with Redbox, and I honestly haven't looked into their policies on such happenings, but I suppose I've also adopted a sort of statute of limitations when it comes to my rentals. Basically do it as close to release as possible. The less hands that have been on it, the less likely shit'll be broken. If it's been long enough, I might just buy a used or discounted copy of something outright if I really want it. But I'm also incredibly OCD about my gaming accessories. Discs are either in the console or in the case, never anywhere else. Hell, I could probably go grab a couple PS1 discs from my folder that'd look like new.

[Anoat]

If you get a damaged/unplayable disc you just go to Redbox.com and enter the serial numbers, and they issue you a credit for a free rental. It's not overly complicated.

[Kang]

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Because credit cards are a fucking money condom and that's the whole god damn point. If someone tries to fuck you on something that you paid for with a CC, you do a chargeback and let the CC company sort it out.

Even ignoring this, what makes Redbox higher risk than any other place that you use your credit card? There could be a skimmer essentially anywhere, although they've become much less common now that CC info is so easy to get via trojans/online shopping.

I guess I see your point. I just find it hard to give my CC to a glorified vending machine lol

[BaneTheBrawler]

why? it's less likely to rip you off than the underpaid staff at any given restaurant

[Cliron]

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Fought the law and the law won.

Judge's comments to my online petition: "I do not find Respondent's statement credible. One of the pictures shows a sign to the right of the entrance, and while it is not legible from the distance the photograph was taken, it is inferred that Park Rules are noted on the sign. I find it disingenuous for Respondent to state that there is no clear signage regarding cycling in the park. It is also noted that being unaware of a law is not a defense, nor is stating that other people were engaging in the same or similar behavior. Finally, ability to pay the penalty is irrelevant".

So I'm probably going to stay in the US for max another year, what happens if I dont pay? Its from the Parks and Rec department. I have no credit anyway.

Need to go home for Christmas and flights are about 1500 dollars. No Moneys etc.

[Airenn]

Wait, City of New York? Which park?

[jmc]

Will probably not be able to renew your car license or registration due to outstanding "obligations", otherwise dont think there is much else they can do.

[Cliron]

Washington Square Park. Its ok to deal drugs, do drugs, skate board and cycle 99% of the time....but one day they had undercover park rangers there.

I literally cycled 5 metres because I had been drinking a coffee, also the judge didnt even bother to read my photograph mentioning that there are no signs between the citibike station (right beside the park) and the entrance to the park saying you cant cycle.

I also had just stopped being homeless that day and have had extremely little money since then (all of which I mentioned in my petition).

I also just lost my New York state ID last week when my wallet fell out of my pocket.

On the back of the letter they sent me they said that they could: 1) file papers with the civil court, 2) charge me more money, 3)ask a collections layer to get the penalty. All of those sound a bit much for 50$ and for a first time offense. As long as they cant put a warrant for my arrest, or for it affecting future entry/visas to the US I could give a rats ass at present.

[mallister]

got a weird craving for buffalo wings. got a bag of buffalo chicken strips a few weeks ago, so had some on hand. asked the wife if she wanted some, she said sure. so i cooked the whole bag. turned out to be too hot for her. my fat disgusting ass ate that whole fucking bag over the course of the afternoon. i been sick as fuck all day. like, seriously, i shit so much that i'm exhausted. fucking fail.

[Aksannyi]

My coworker is so gullible. She just sent me an article about DNA harvesting roadblocks ... from a conspiracy theory website. Then after I told her it looked like it was a conspiracy theory website, she then posted it to her wall and said she was going to tag a friend and get his opinion on it because she didn't believe me.

What is wrong with this fucking planet.

[Mojo]

Derp. People who don't understand science read catchy headlines and hit the panic button. It's annoying. On a related note, I got a parking ticket at Utah State University. They keep sending me notifications that I can't graduate if I don't pay the fine. I'm okay with this since I never went there, but I am tired of receiving shit in the mail about it.