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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
It was not over the bathroom.
Starbucks bathrooms are regularly restricted to paying customers only.
It was about them being asked to leave for no apparent reason then being trespassed.
It goes against the very culture that is at the core of coffee shops including Starbucks, come in, hang out, you are welcome even if you don't buy.
Last time I was in a Starbucks, because it was my only choice, half the people, college town, were non paying customers just hanging out killing time or using the free WIFI.
My son has math tutoring every Monday evening. His tutor operates out of a local Starbucks. He is there 3-4 hours a day tutoring kids. Maybe he buys one cup of coffee if that. He's been doing it for years.
It is a culture they foster.
So the question comes down to "what was different here?"
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Many public places have code-locks on bathroom doors.
Also, every restaurant type place is always seeking a balance of customer load. Many popular places spend big on space appointments And... have ridiculously hard seats for their customers. (your ass will want to leave)
OTOH, a place that has little traffic will seat people next to a window (and encourage them to stay long) in an effort to create a
happening appearance.
The McDonalds under the Space needle (Seattle) has a sign "30-minute limit" --a McDonalds !
Point is, what
culture is fostered will change depending on circumstances.
My guess is that Philly S-bucks is a bustling place. No accommodations for craigslist meets or whatever.