If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something.

Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. A new code of conduct – which will be posted in all company-owned North American stores – also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of outside alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug use and panhandling.

Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the new rules are designed to help prioritize paying customers. Anderson said most other retailers already have similar rules.

  • @BenReilly97
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    1323 hours ago

    Sure, if you like burned coffee.

    • @BeMoreCareful
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      820 hours ago

      Just put ten parts milk in there with some sugar and you’ll never know.