This logic probably makes sense to those that think scanning qr codes of unknown sources is perfectly fine 
Ya, I was agreeing with you. More like a “Ya know it’s bad when…” type of thing 
At the FarEasTone in Tainan you must now scan a qr code to get a number for service. Think about that, at a place you are literally going to to BUY a phone. How you would be able to scan a QR code if your sole purpose of being there is to BUY a phone.
That’s why you cause a scene.
Exactly the same situation at the Taiwan Mobile shop I frequent in Taipei City. A grandma speaking Taiwanese accented Mandarin was really frustrated and got an exemption. I complained about this process and so did I. 
Guy
Yea. Just cause a scene.
Even Doctor Mike talks about fake QR Codes.
Death to QR Codes!
Would also like to mention that Poste Italiane did not require me to go through ITMATT to send stuff to Canada. This is just Taiwan being Taiwan and overreacting in the same way they want us to sign US shit to open a bank account because mega fucked up.
The love of QR codes here is really off the charts.
It’s perhaps only matched nowadays by an equally starry eyed love of AI.
If the people of Taiwan read our threads on these topics here on forumosa, we’d almost certainly have a different Taiwan.
Guy
For the life of me I can’t understand why this isn’t on blast everywhere for at least the past decade. Opening random websites used to be considered a dumb thing to be doing.
I had to scan qr codes to buy stinky tofu.
I don’t understand, did someone put a gun to your head?
#obedience
That’s an easy problem to solve. Don’t buy stinky tofu!
Guy
They used to have a kiosk to get a number, I ignored that as well
And then lying to your face that the reason is the foreign country regulations
It’s even easier to stand there and buy the stinky tofu and refuse to use a qr code. They still want your cash…
You’re talking about Taiwan. I am not sure about that.
Hehe, ya I get that.
Then, lol…gonna rant a sec (in my best canadiana excuse voice)
All jokes aside, I am of 2 minds on this.
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Taiwan has long been a cash first type country. One could make an argument for crime and what not, or freedom, or whatever. This has long been a social norm, for whichever reasons.
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Culture/fads/fashion/etc here are ultra fast paced. I know the China bros can talk about faster examples (its really the main draw), but rarely under a fairly free framework. For me personally, I see more negatives than positives in this situation given modern ease of brainwash styled information. Overall taiwan changing fast has proven beneficial in so many ways, but it is a double edged sword in every sense of the term. People are so easily manipulated towards any type of situation. Be it narrative, scam or something positive. Good marketers follow #3, 4 and 5 to their benefit.
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Corruption. Not exactly a secret. I, like probably most, worry about this uncertainty that is basically greed fueled rather than progress fueled (in the sense of long term sustainability and quality).
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Greed. In Taiwan, money tends to, even now, trump the rest (see: the drones flock to apps and firing people to save 1 nt at the store, a bit depressing how anti community the greed becomes!)…except in point number 5.
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Laziness. So long as basic needs are met, laziness is the only contender for greed. In my opinion. Trumps greed and religious bullshit. All too often we cna witness “rules for thee, not for me” in even the strict religious sectors in people’s mind. This can also be taken advantage of for good of bad. And it is, often.
I would argue these are pretty typical for our species in general, but I can really only speak from experience for Taiwan. I’m sure it’s similar elsewhere. But here it’s on blast and actually able to change ultra fast due to the lack of land mass, massive population and basic “fuck it, go for it” attitude in terms of consequences…given the politics. Seems almost a sad natural evolution, but given how basic it is it can also be used for more positive outcomes. But it doesn’t look good being so objective publicly, face and all that shit.
Fun times, given those points, I find taiwanese some of the easiest people to deal with and get along with if there is to be a back and forth 
thus, I haven’t had issues with qr codes, cashless and all the other truly retarded things that some people are unfortunately so willingly wanting to disregard.
It’s so damn easy to tell the shop that is -supposed to be- selling me something to take my money and no I am not giving you access to all my private information that it’s kind of infuriating listening to people say “they forced me to”…no, they didn’t force you. They suggested it and tried to convince us to do a stupid thing. It’s easy as all fuck to just say no…this shit. Eclmw schina right quick when the population is so retardedly points #2, 3, 4 & 5.
Dang, sorry Marco. What was a quote and agreement turned into a rant 
not gonna edit 2 to 5