in reply to •Re^2: My Year in Perl, 2004 edition
in thread My Year in Perl, 2004 edition

What is so odd about Portland gas pumping? Inquiring minds want to know!

Replies are listed 'Best First'.
Re^4: My Year in Perl, 2004 edition
by itub (Priest) on Jan 14, 2005 at 21:28 UTC
    Gas stations are self-service in many US states; apparently not so in Oregon (I haven't been there).
      Yes, Oregon forbids self-service stations, just like New Jersey. See section 315 of chapter 480 of our laws, which outline why. Some of the better reasons:
      • The dangers of crime and slick surfaces described in subsection (3) of this section are enhanced because Oregon’s weather is uniquely adverse, causing wet pavement and reduced visibility;
      • Self-service dispensing at retail in other states does not provide a sustained reduction in fuel prices charged to customers;

      -- Randal L. Schwartz, Perl hacker
      Be sure to read my standard disclaimer if this is a reply.

      I figured he was saying such. Non-self-service died 99.9999% out in North Carolina about, umh, 1986 or so. There is still one old gas station back home that has a lane open (I guess the old people like it) and it is never used. Entirely non-self-serve is looney!
        Entirely non-self-serve is looney!

        Some states mandate it, New Jersey for example, and apparently Oregon. As far as I know, Europe is entirely self-service.