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You Know About Flock Cameras, Meet Nema Nodes: They Turn Streetlights Into A Surveillance Network (www.gadgetreview.com)
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Standardized NEMA sockets let municipalities add cameras and air sensors to existing poles with no public vote or new hardware

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[–] 12 points 3 months ago (15 children)

So like. Outlets?

I can't tell if this is satire, ragebait, or simple attempts at normalizing mass surveillance.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (13 children)

    Can't tell what your actual complaint is, because you're the third person to have the exact same "Isn't this just" opinion... Have you read the article and the other comments posted before yours?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (12 children)

    Yes, as a matter of fact I have read the article, similar complaints, and even added my own novel explanation to the discussion! Namely, the purpose of the article is to try and make people worried about cameras sound like they're anti-outlet, as any outlet can have a camera plugged in!

    I know basic reading comprehension can be difficult, especially with the defunding of public education. Would you like me to break it down again, with even simpler words?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (10 children)

    Did you read the article and identify how the outlet was being used currently, and how it will be used in the future?

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (9 children)

    Yes. Did you know that the outlet you plugged your device into is currently powering a device that is spying on you, and can be used to plug in a surveillance camera!

    Horrific!

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (8 children)

    How was the outlet being used?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (7 children)

    Plugging in IoT shit.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago (6 children)

    I'm impressed, I half expected you to say it provided the lights.

    Now, do you understand the difference between a state-run network of IoT devices along roads versus a socket in your own home? Is the government allowed to install a surveillance device in both equally?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (5 children)

    Yes, I understand that. I also understand now that you completely missed my point even with the simpler explanation. I...don't think there will be a productive outcome here.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (4 children)

    You were just telling me how that outlet in my home is effectively identical to the outlet on a government controlled street. If I were you, I'd want to quit talking, too.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (3 children)

    It literally is. Unless you're violating building code by not using NEMA outlets.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    You think the government is putting mesh surveillance networks in the outlets in your house too, or are you able to identify a difference here?

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