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We can't even pump fuel anymore without holding a digital billboard (Netherlands) (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Cattail@lemmy.world to c/assholedesign@lemmy.world

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[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

In most places in my country, the locking pins are removed, to prevent spills from people who leave them running, in case of the auto stop not working.

I carry a rivet in my car to use as a pin

[–] ToTheGraveMyLove@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why would they spill? They have automatic shutoff valves over here.

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

There are many scenarios, such as the user not putting the spout far enough in, or the spout being pulled out by someone tripping on the hose, etc... It's obviously rare, but when it happens it's really messy, and dangerous