Hmmm...how about a newsstand? Or maybe a vending machine?

You've pretty much covered all the obvious ones, I think.Tried to brainstorm something that might fit, but not sure what I came up with would be all that desirable. XDRent-a-Bike racks - The shopping carts you mentioned brought these to mind. I don't know how it is in the US, but here where I live, we have to use a coin/medallion to unlock a cart from the stack, to use it for shopping, like renting it. Bike riding here is an everyday thing and you can find the rentable ones in the bigger cities.http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yvmLbngb448/S8VDlZAnKPI/AAAAAAAAATU/U8i4p4vwwDs/s1600/IMG_1476.JPG - for those not sure what I'm talking aboutPhoto Booths - Might be something more for Squidport, but could also be something for parks or those who've created unique attractions like race tracks or something. I've seen them with adverts on the outside, kind of like a multi-task billboard kind of thing.Recycle Bins - I know we have garbage bins/cans, but these are a bit more specific and thereby could be treated differently, in that they award consumer points for "going green" XD Could have some for glass, paper, etc, with different colorings even.Other signs besides Stop - Dead End, Danger, Monorail X-ing, actual street signs, whateverTraffic Lights and/or CrosswalksAs for vendor machine ideas - going by those I've seen actually in use over here, bread, umbrellas, sandwiches, strawberries (or any farmed crops, like those Cletus can grow), etcThat's all I could come up with for now. XD

Consumerism is the one that stops me from my 5 star rating. I like the idea with the shopping carts, I think that one is really good.Other than that I could think of some sort of fair you could build by laying pavement. Shops to put there are little stands/booths like the lemonade stand or three eyed sushi for SP. You could make a stand for household goods (with a Marge task?), left hand supplies for Ned and maybe even a stand for Wiggum making super hot Chili (Taks for Homer with 48h haluzinating - you would need to search for him afterwards). That would allow you to "adjust" your purchases (Gluttony or Consumerism) based on what you need to crank up your desired ranking.

neuroheart wrote:Billboards. Perhaps something less fancy and elaborate than the premium billboards that are or have been available. I wouldn't care much what it said, so long as I could buy it with in-game cash, and maybe tuck a few behind a building.Yes, definitely billboards.http://hoover.gplrank.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/u2_moving_crew.jpghttp://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/funny-simpsons-signs-43.jpghttp://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqtl4bBsuh1qh59n0o1_500.gif

anonSimpson wrote:Buzz Cola vending machine.Yes, that would be good, I have some spare pop rocks. Maybe a Candy machine, too :)http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qjb67wojN6c/T-krdJ0yZpI/AAAAAAAAArk/NJZnOWB4XY4/s1600/homer.jpg

mwdalton wrote:Yes, that would be good, I have some spare pop rocks. I love that clip....Still makes me laugh everytime i see it :lol:

Decorations to Boost Consumerism. Pretty please?

neuroheart
11 years ago
Smurf1972 wrote:
neuroheart wrote:
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I've also seen elsewhere that the pet store has no impact on consumerism, which is a shame because I think it's the next premium I want when I save up more donuts. Might have to get the try-n-save instead. (Or the Aztec Theater. Does that increase consumerism? I swear I've seen it with a cash register floating over it.)

Sorry, no, the Aztec pays out with a wad of notes floating over it. :(

Well, boo.

Mopurglar wrote:
neuroheart wrote:
I've also seen elsewhere that the pet store has no impact on consumerism, which is a shame because I think it's the next premium I want when I save up more donuts.

It affected some other category before, but according to a recent post on TSTO topix, it has now been fixed so that it increases consumerism.

That is the best news I've heard all day!
neuroheart
11 years ago
neuroheart wrote:
I don't know how often EA employees look at the forum, but it's worth a shot to talk about it here until something happens.
bonsol17
11 years ago
It would be helpful if the build menu detailed the category for each item. It's not always easy to guess. Try'n'Save and SprawlMart are obvious for consumerism, the Museum of Natural History and Stu's Disco not so much. The Aztec Theatre's on my to buy list, but would move up a few places if I was sure it boosted consumerism.

I agree with neuroheart - some related decorations would be very welcome, especially for those of us low on donuts.
drumnman
11 years ago
BTW, neuroheart, the driving test area in front of your DMV is brilliant!!!
neuroheart
11 years ago
drumnman wrote:
BTW, neuroheart, the driving test area in front of your DMV is brilliant!!!

Why thank you :D It was nice to finally have a use for those traffic cones.
neuroheart
11 years ago
After building two semi-hidden Kwik e marts, my consumerism is at four stars. I have nearly 20 consumerism items in my town and still not even close to five stars. Consarnit, I want my shopping cart!
ehoffa21
11 years ago
One small "building" they could change is giving the whacking day stalls (mugs, stick, and shirt) a consumerism rateing. They are stalls for crying out loud! With Whacking Day presumably coming up it would be perfect timeing. And since they are about the size of carts they could easily be hidden if people need an extra boost. This would solve all our problems.

Plus since I have a ton in storage I would be pleased as punch. 8)
neuroheart
11 years ago
ehoffa21 wrote:
One small "building" they could change is giving the whacking day stalls (mugs, stick, and shirt) a consumerism rating. They are stalls for crying out loud! With Whacking Day presumably coming up it would be perfect timing. And since they are about the size of carts they could easily be hidden if people need an extra boost. This would solve all our problems.

Hm, not a bad idea. I'd like something more permanent, as well, but if they wanted to make event decorations boost consumerism that would at least be something.
smurf1972
11 years ago
ehoffa21 wrote:
One small "building" they could change is giving the whacking day stalls (mugs, stick, and shirt) a consumerism rateing. They are stalls for crying out loud! With Whacking Day presumably coming up it would be perfect timeing. And since they are about the size of carts they could easily be hidden if people need an extra boost. This would solve all our problems.

Plus since I have a ton in storage I would be pleased as punch. 8)

That sounds like its a doer. I think, they must be able to do one small decoration, just one to affect the dreaded consumerism score :?
ehoffa21
11 years ago
You are right, currently they are a decoration - but shouldn't be. Since they are stalls that SELL hats, shirts, and whacking sticks then they rightfully should be classified under consumerism. it's kind of like having a car that doesn't go on roads; wait a minute... Oh that's right, this is a game and it doesn't have to make sense. We were offered a grasshopper the size of some buildings. I don't know why I never bought that...