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.

    • Flying Squid
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      16 hours ago

      Yet again, how does it harm your child to see those book covers as “hot items?”

        • Flying Squid
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          12 hours ago

          You won’t show them the front cover of a Playboy?

          They’re too young to see this?

          Do you also refuse to take them to a swimming pool or beach?