Tag: Ecommerce

Spam Tactics: Money for Forms and the Illusion of Payouts | January 20 2026, 01:30

Spam in the mailbox. The letter says here’s some money, if you fill out a three-minute online form on the internet you’ll receive twice as much back through a digital gift card;) technology, darn it

Hidden Costs in Restaurant Menus: The Reality of Operational Charges | November 23 2025, 23:33

The restaurant is very tasty, but I increasingly notice that establishments include a certain percentage on top of the menu prices in the bill. In this menu, the cost of a dish is listed as $30 per plate, plus a note like this. In this case, it’s a 4% operational charge. Then there are taxes on top of that, plus another 20% for tips. As a result, $30 from the menu turns into at least $40.