I think I first came to San Francisco like 10 years ago almost exactly to now, the one thing that has not changed over time are the tech product billboards. it's weird because I am used to seeing these as banner ads or whatever, but nope, here they are on the side of the road just chilling
one honk maybe more
aks@scalie.zone
replied 19 Oct 2024 23:55 +0000
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benjojo
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aks@scalie.zone
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tef@mastodon.social
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benjojo
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dee@social.treehouse..
replied 20 Oct 2024 07:03 +0000
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@benjojo I've always interpreted those billboards as "we really need investment right now", they are there purely for the VC class. Similar ones appear in small parts of NYC prior to IPO.
benjojo
replied 20 Oct 2024 07:28 +0000
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@dee yeah maybe. Though some of them are clearly not raising at the second, so I suspect in the bay area it's just one of those things
benjojo
replied 19 Oct 2024 23:50 +0000
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The bay area really is 3000 sq km surrounded by reality, but in short doses it's alright I guess
jonty@chaos.social
replied 19 Oct 2024 23:52 +0000
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zev@honk.bewilderbee..
replied 20 Oct 2024 02:12 +0000
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@benjojo yeah, that strikes me every time I'm there -- definitely one of the most off-putting aspects of the city, IMO.