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teeray ◴[] No.27671705[source]
The worst aspect of QR codes as menu replacements is that they are a huge security risk. Who’s to say that QR code is legit? You can’t tell from looking at it. The trouble is compounded by the common practice of restaurants using some third-party service hosted off-site. The domain is no longer a trust signal either. It’s only a matter of time before someone starts snarfing information or credit card numbers this way (scan here to pay your bill).
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1. jrnichols ◴[] No.27671766[source]
> restaurants using some third-party service hosted off-site.

agreed. it's become frustrating. I shouldn't have to make an account with some 3rd party to view specials. Also shouldn't have to look at 2002 style desktop publishing to try to find a menu either.

some have been well done. but not nearly enough.