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https://www.avclub.com/dr-demento-final-show
 
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RIP Ace Frehley

Long history with this guy & his band, had all their albums pre-makeup removal, KISS was my first concert as a little pissant in '79, always thought Space Ace was the coolest guy in the band

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Rest easy brother
 
RIP Ace Frehley

Long history with this guy & his band, had all their albums pre-makeup removal, KISS was my first concert as a little pissant in '79, always thought Space Ace was the coolest guy in the band

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Rest easy brother

Been to one KISS concert, Frehley wasn't playing, it was quite the spectacle and a fun show.
 
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https://www.techspot.com/news/109916-china-testing-restroom-machines-make-you-watch-ads.html

China is testing restroom machines that make you watch ads in exchange for toilet paper

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WTF?! Public restrooms in parts of China are testing new dispensers that release toilet paper only after users scan a QR code and watch an online advertisement, a system that has drawn widespread public criticism. Local governments have not disclosed how many units are in operation or whether data collected will be anonymized or monitored.

The mounted paper dispensers are equipped with optical scanners that display a QR code. Users must use their smartphones to connect to the dispenser, triggering an app-based video advertisement that runs for a few seconds.

When the ad concludes, the machine releases a controlled length of paper. Those unwilling to engage with the promotional content can bypass the process by paying 0.5 renminbi – about seven US cents.
 
https://www.techspot.com/news/109916-china-testing-restroom-machines-make-you-watch-ads.html

China is testing restroom machines that make you watch ads in exchange for toilet paper

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WTF?! Public restrooms in parts of China are testing new dispensers that release toilet paper only after users scan a QR code and watch an online advertisement, a system that has drawn widespread public criticism. Local governments have not disclosed how many units are in operation or whether data collected will be anonymized or monitored.

The mounted paper dispensers are equipped with optical scanners that display a QR code. Users must use their smartphones to connect to the dispenser, triggering an app-based video advertisement that runs for a few seconds.

When the ad concludes, the machine releases a controlled length of paper. Those unwilling to engage with the promotional content can bypass the process by paying 0.5 renminbi – about seven US cents.

Cheaper by far to just pay for the paper.
 
https://www.techspot.com/news/109916-china-testing-restroom-machines-make-you-watch-ads.html

China is testing restroom machines that make you watch ads in exchange for toilet paper

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WTF?! Public restrooms in parts of China are testing new dispensers that release toilet paper only after users scan a QR code and watch an online advertisement, a system that has drawn widespread public criticism. Local governments have not disclosed how many units are in operation or whether data collected will be anonymized or monitored.

The mounted paper dispensers are equipped with optical scanners that display a QR code. Users must use their smartphones to connect to the dispenser, triggering an app-based video advertisement that runs for a few seconds.

When the ad concludes, the machine releases a controlled length of paper. Those unwilling to engage with the promotional content can bypass the process by paying 0.5 renminbi – about seven US cents.

Man, I hope people just start wiping their ass on those things. I think they will get the message
 
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