The solution is to bring back cybercafes, or cafes which were set up up to go online. Such culture existed in the 90s but was then ended by the widespread online accessibility by home ADSL and later mobile internet. https://www.vice.com/en/article/worlds-first-ever-cyber-cafe...
Starbucks in Korea asks customers to stop bringing in printers/desktop computers
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#13Seems like an opportunity for a coworking-lite space -- rent a seat/desk spot for 1 hour blocks.
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#14The solution is to bring back cybercafes, or cafes which were set up up to go online. Such culture existed in the 90s but was then ended by the widespread online accessibility by home ADSL and later mobile internet. https://www.vice.com/en/article/worlds-first-ever-cyber-cafe...
I can't remember the name of it now but back in 2010s there was an 'OK' managed drop-in office space you could rent for £10 a day in central London - which came with free coffee and printing - I haven't looked at the prices lately.
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#15The large items policy still makes sense, though
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#16Or maybe Starbucks should install a common printer with a fee? The large items policy still makes sense, though
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#17People bring printers to Starbucks… really ? I’m kind of surprised it feels like an abuse to me o_O it would never cross my mind
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#18Seems like an opportunity for a coworking-lite space -- rent a seat/desk spot for 1 hour blocks.
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#19Or maybe Starbucks should install a common printer with a fee? The large items policy still makes sense, though
That will ruin them at $1,500 to $2,000 per litre of ink...
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#20People bring printers to Starbucks… really ? I’m kind of surprised it feels like an abuse to me o_O it would never cross my mind
I guess the fact people come with PCs and printer is a way to demonstrate how they don't want this part of US culture and would like to keep theirs. So either adapt and start offering PC bang in South Korea or go home.