not this again

  • FloridaBoi [he/him]
    hexagon
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    2 years ago

    The increased amount of theft has caused retailers to take additional measures, such as hiring more security guards and locking up easy-to-shoplift items, notably household essentials such as toothpaste.

    Fuck these people

    • GaveUp [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      It's funny because you can totally just ask employees to unlock the cabinet for you, take what you want, and still shoplift it anyways

      I have obviously never done this before as it's both illegal and immoral but it's a funny thought

      • FloridaBoi [he/him]
        hexagon
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        2 years ago

        This is two-sided propaganda: first that “we have a theft problem” and second “we’re watching you.” It is itself showing what their deterrence is to this actual or perceived problem. We should know that what CEOs generally say is bullshit because they have to give the shareholders confidence in whatever “challenges” the company is facing.

        • TheLepidopterists [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          “we’re watching you.”

          We go to flea markets sometimes and they're PLASTERED with "smile you're on camera" "we prosecute all thefts" "we'll put your picture up to shame you dirty thief-customers" etc.

          I don't shoplift because I'm a risk averse coward (and now a dad who really can't afford fines or jail time) but if I were to steal from anyone it'd be those jackasses. Gloating about surveillance is so slimy.