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Someone I know was working at a grocery story when they were introducing self-checkout. The store did an internal test and they asked employees to try to steal

by rdtsc 9y ago

Someone I know was working at a grocery story when they were introducing self-checkout. The store did an internal test and they asked employees to try to steal using self-checkout. It was incredibly easy to do. However they went with it anyway. The idea was that people were honest and overall it was still an improvement. However one thing that's different now compared to 15 years ago is there are online communities where those who are dishonest can share tips and tricks. Someone already mentioned but this exists: https://www.reddit.com/r/Shoplifting/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Shoplifting/ --- If you're here to preach morals, enjoy your very brief stay. If you're here to learn and share, please help contribute to our wonderful community ... ---

DoofusOfDeath 9y ago
> If you're here to preach morals, enjoy your very brief stay. If you're here to learn and share, please help contribute to our wonderful community ... I'm not sure, but it seems like you're implying that preaching morals cannot be a contribution to your community. If so, I think it raises some interesting issues about community and morality.
- rdtsc 9y ago
  Exactly it just seems like a strange sub doesn't it. Even has nice mascot - the cute Reddit alien with a mask on. Are there subs for other crimes like medical malpractice, robbery? What about more serious ones say rape or contract killing. I am sure assassins would "benefit" from sharing tips and tricks of the trade. At first I thought, oh maybe these are people who are hungry and have to feed their family so they are stealing an extra bag of rice or potatoes. But I see them bragging about electronics, media, expensive clothes. The one that caught my attention is bragging about stealing thousands a month from Whole Foods. They justify it by saying Whole Foods treats their employees badly.

by rdtsc 9y ago

DoofusOfDeath 9y ago

> If you're here to preach morals, enjoy your very brief stay. If you're here to learn and share, please help contribute to our wonderful community ... I'm not sure, but it seems like you're implying that preaching morals cannot be a contribution to your community. If so, I think it raises some interesting issues about community and morality.

rdtsc 9y ago
Exactly it just seems like a strange sub doesn't it. Even has nice mascot - the cute Reddit alien with a mask on. Are there subs for other crimes like medical malpractice, robbery? What about more serious ones say rape or contract killing. I am sure assassins would "benefit" from sharing tips and tricks of the trade. At first I thought, oh maybe these are people who are hungry and have to feed their family so they are stealing an extra bag of rice or potatoes. But I see them bragging about electronics, media, expensive clothes. The one that caught my attention is bragging about stealing thousands a month from Whole Foods. They justify it by saying Whole Foods treats their employees badly.