Topic: What are your thoughts on public CCTV?
Anonymous A started this discussion 11 years ago #47,220
They have often been a point of controversy.In case you don't know what this refers to, they are like security cameras in public. Their supposed purpose is to record evidence of any criminal activity and to deter crime.
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DasSheeple joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 51 minutes later[^] [v] #620,533
You should be able to fry them with a strong enough laser.
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 6 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,560
better than cameraphones
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 32 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,563
DasSheeple replied with this 11 years ago, 6 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,564
@previous (D)
He actually invented CMOS sensors and he designed them that way on purpose so they could be damaged/destroyed with a laser.
P.S. he invented the laser as well...
He actually invented CMOS sensors and he designed them that way on purpose so they could be damaged/destroyed with a laser.
P.S. he invented the laser as well...
|βʒ| Meowth joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,578
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,580
well these were controversial a few years ago but i guess nobody gives a shit anymore
I think they're a good idea in theory, and don't intrude upon privacy as it's not much different than a person in public looking at you.
I think they're a good idea in theory, and don't intrude upon privacy as it's not much different than a person in public looking at you.
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,592
@previous (A)
CCTVs are stationary cameras. It'd be hard to stalk someone using them because you essentially need access to the entire city's security feeds, which means intercepting streams to multiple security companies, something which they are actively monitoring for (at least if they want to stay in business, they are). Cell phones and drones on the other hand...
CCTVs are stationary cameras. It'd be hard to stalk someone using them because you essentially need access to the entire city's security feeds, which means intercepting streams to multiple security companies, something which they are actively monitoring for (at least if they want to stay in business, they are). Cell phones and drones on the other hand...
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 40 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #620,608
@previous (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
I am slightly surprised by the apathy ITT. Though not disappointed. In my country (whichever one it may be!) it was popular for the media and some people to grumble about all the CCTV, as if they were afraid of the government watching them.
My former driving instructor once complained a bit about them. When I pointed out how it was basically the same as a passerby looking at you, his response was a vague "well, it's not...".
But yes, there's way better methods to stalk somebody. Drones and cyberstalking are surely the way to go.
I am slightly surprised by the apathy ITT. Though not disappointed. In my country (whichever one it may be!) it was popular for the media and some people to grumble about all the CCTV, as if they were afraid of the government watching them.
My former driving instructor once complained a bit about them. When I pointed out how it was basically the same as a passerby looking at you, his response was a vague "well, it's not...".
But yes, there's way better methods to stalk somebody. Drones and cyberstalking are surely the way to go.