[AaronFriel]

Seems like the USPTO could use a patent for implementing exponential backoff and double the fee every time it comes back.

[pfisch]

The fee would have to increase exponentially, and that still probably wouldn't work.

[lugg]

You know double is exponential right?

[lugg]

Ugh no need to downvote him, just wanted to make sure his mental model was in check. Exponential growth is a life skill a lot of the population lacks.

[cryptonector]

Like parking fines in some cities?