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plstlast Thursday at 9:23 PM2 repliesview on HN

It was possible for many decades already, budget and maintenance-wise. You can at least accept a credit card as an alternative. Yes, it's not perfect, but the fully digital alternatives also have drawbacks, as pointed by OP.


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renewiltordyesterday at 1:20 AM

Things that were possible become impossible. Once Britain ruled the seas with wooden sailboats. Those boats are not perfect but could they win today’s naval battles? Also no.

Spivaklast Thursday at 10:11 PM

I know but you're fighting the cost difference between installing CC terminals and QR code stickers.