cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/38101225

Imagine this: you walk into a public restroom in China, but instead of just grabbing toilet paper… you have to scan a QR code and watch an ad first 😅. Only then will the machine dispense a tiny sheet of tissue. Don’t feel like watching? You can also pay 0.5 RMB (about $0.07) for a bit more paper 💸. This system is designed to cut down waste — some people would abuse free paper before. Now, it’s all about “watch an ad or pay a coin.” Would you sit through an ad for free toilet paper, or just drop the 0.5 yuan? 👀 . . .

Source: China Insider on Instagram.

Comments
  • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    11 hours ago

    Lmao if someone tried this shit in the US all the dispensors would be kicked off the walls by the end of the day.

    • FreedomAdvocateEnglish
      3·
      5 hours ago

      China is a whole other world than western countries. Having access to toilet paper, even paid access, in a public restroom is not common.