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I'm sick and tied of cameras (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/privacy

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They are literally everywhere. I can't go any place without being watched. I just want some privacy. The most alarming part is that they put cameras on all entrances and exits so they can know who's entering or leaving. Why do they need to stalk me as I go about my day? The area I live in is overall pretty safe so I don't see the justification.

I have also noticed that some people actually feel safe where there are cameras. I get that people can get scared but I don't think creating a giant network of mass surveillance is the answer.

What is this dystopian future we have marched into.

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[–] Anonymouse 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If it helps quell any anxiety, the ring cameras are not made of quality components. A neighbor with a south facing camera said that the camera was there when they moved in, but the lens is so sun damaged that you can't see anything. It was installed maybe 2 years ago. They said that they only use it as a doorbell now.

As mentioned in another post, a malicious neighbor could blast UV light at the cameras day and night for a while to make the camera mostly ineffectve.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

they could also take a hammer to it. Don't see the point here