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Comment by whycome

2 days ago

Hey now, you can pay extra for "McDonald's without ads" like you can with Netflix or Amazon Prime or Disney okay.

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ipython  2 days ago

Actually, in a way this is already true. If you consent to installing their mobile app (which includes god knows what kind of analytics), you are rewarded with at least 20% off all McDonald’s food list prices.

So you can pay for “McDonald’s without analytics” by paying list prices in cash at the register.

Now, if there was an option when booking a flight to pick a fare class not subjected to the stupid branded credit card offer walk of shame prior to landing, I would sign up in a heartbeat.

  • gs17  2 days ago

    > So you can pay for “McDonald’s without analytics” by paying list prices in cash at the register.

    I didn't know they took orders at the register still. I've only been in once (last year) in the past 20 years, but they seemed to insist on kiosk-only. Not sure if the drive-thru is like that too.

    • ipython  2 days ago

      You still pay the unsubsidized full menu price at the kiosk or drive through. I believe you can order at the kiosk and not use a card (pay cash at register)