Gord Barentsen Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 ...because they didn't read the terms: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/07/22000-people-agree-to-clean-toilets-for-wifi-because-they-didnt-read-the-terms/ Highlights: Quote In a blog post on its site, a Purple spokesperson explains that the agreement requires users to do any of the following, at Purple's discretion: Cleansing local parks of animal waste Providing hugs to stray cats and dogs Manually relieving sewer blockages Cleaning portable lavatories at local festivals and events Painting snail shells to brighten up their existence Scraping chewing gum off the streets There was also a prize offer for anyone who contacted the company and pointed out the clause. Only one person received a prize. Read more at https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/07/22000-people-agree-to-clean-toilets-for-wifi-because-they-didnt-read-the-terms/#G4g8Xu4bQG3RTc1s.99 3 When a book and a head collide and a hollow sound is heard, must it always have come from the book? -- Lichtenberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWithoutMyOntic Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 "Providing hugs to stray cats and dogs" I confess i'm one of the 99% who don't give a toss about TOS, but Purple is absolutely right - always read the TOS since there are more and more people out there who want to confuse you out of your dollars. We need to teach children how to think rather than what to think. – Margaret Mead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Barnett Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yeah who can be bothered...but the article is absolutely spot on 'That's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.' - George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimmung79 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I guess that's why they add cooldown periods to some contracts - saving people from themselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please create an account or sign in to comment.
Only registered Members can post comments.
Create an account
Take a minute and sign up as a Member. Free and easy!
Become a MemberSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In