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OC375

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10. Taken to its logical end, just track everyone always.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:54 PM
11 hrs ago

You'll always know who the criminal is, for every crime, however minor. Cookies, embedded AI agents, cameras, GPS, it could be done. Easily.

At some point, personal privacy and security are more of a concern to me than security of the group. Sorry, gang, but that's how I roll.

Wonder when or if we'll get a chance to draw the line? Wonder if we would actually part with our conveniences if it meant not being tracked, monetized and shilled to constantly? I think we're use to it.

Not a big leap to figure out who spends all the money they get paid, and quit hiring savers, to keep the employees on the hook. How about a pay cut, then a loan pitched by a wholly owned subsidiary of your employer to help you through the tough times... then another 10% pay cut? You might have quit over the whole 20%, so you're welcome. And, you can keep your job if you keep paying the loan.

AI is fascinating.

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So how will MAGA shitcasters exchange messages by shady bot filled Russian social media apps? Initech 13 hrs ago #1
They can't even regulate the old wireline/VOIP lines mdbl 13 hrs ago #2
They want to track us 24/7/365. WestMichRad 13 hrs ago #3
Technofascism Is Coming 2na fisherman 12 hrs ago #8
It's all MY FAULT! They want to stop all my burner phone threats to evil Republican politicians.... Jack Valentino 5 hrs ago #25
I get why this is controversial genxlib 13 hrs ago #4
Agreed. The Madcap 12 hrs ago #5
Freedom is scary, isn't it. ret5hd 5 hrs ago #23
Yes, they are often used for nefarious purposes Jilly_in_VA 12 hrs ago #6
Every "current"mystery I read has someone with a burner phone trying to hide. efhmc 2 hrs ago #30
Republicans never cared for privacy of the public dave99 12 hrs ago #7
This will destroy pay as you go phone options for millions of americans who don't want to be tied to a contract. nt ImNotGod 11 hrs ago #9
See, this is the part I don't understand.. Karma13612 10 hrs ago #15
Yours is not a burner phone SpankMe 6 hrs ago #18
Well what was the answer? Did he have Prince Albert in a can or not? efhmc 2 hrs ago #31
Ohhhh! Karma13612 1 hr ago #32
Taken to its logical end, just track everyone always. OC375 11 hrs ago #10
Track everyone, always? WestMichRad 10 hrs ago #12
it also smacks of "if you're doing nothing wrong you've got nothing to worry about" Skittles 10 hrs ago #13
Yep. Fascists LOVE to use that line as a justification for every fucking thing they do. Karasu 6 hrs ago #22
yes Skittles 3 hrs ago #29
Exactly OC375 10 hrs ago #16
Your implanted chip not fooled 5 hrs ago #26
But that will mess up all the cop shows on TV. DavidDvorkin 10 hrs ago #11
Once again, the Party of Liberty and Small Government dalton99a 10 hrs ago #14
Scared shitless of the coming protests orangecrush 9 hrs ago #17
Now do crypto! purr-rat beauty 6 hrs ago #19
They did this in Mexico and gangsta's just had another person buy their phone and use their ID Card. n/t Jacson6 6 hrs ago #20
This is a level of fascism you aren't seeing in any other "first-world" country. They are pushing the surveillance shit Karasu 6 hrs ago #21
That's just great. A new market for identity thieves... hunter 5 hrs ago #24
Using their argument dark money PACs should be abolished as well and donors should register. cstanleytech 4 hrs ago #27
Can't wait to ditch cell phones upon retirement. OC375 4 hrs ago #28
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