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points by pkulak 13 hours ago | 0 comments

Seems like the difference is millions of lines of code and thousands of servers now, vs none of either back then (unless you count some erlang ATT switching code for the phone call you make to the pizza shop).

Making a phone call, then paying with cash, is just crazy efficient. What exactly have we even gained?

[–] bko 13 hours ago

I think the original business model included giving restaurants a fax machine and just faxing over the order. There is a lot of efficiencies with using an app and not having your guys tied up taking phone orders. Loop in credit card processing as well. Should have stopped there.

[–] throwitaway222 13 hours ago

Making it so you don't have to see anyone and eat. (I don't do this personally - just reflecting society)