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.

  • southsamurai@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    5·
    2 months ago

    I’m looking into some of the anti camera clothing tbh. But it isn’t fully effective, and it’s expensive as hell for something that shouldn’t be necessary in the firat place

    • stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
      16·
      2 months ago

      Anti camera clothing can make you more of a target, since you’ll be wearing something that is less common, you’ll be easier to pick out from a crowd. Sure, it will prevent flash photography from being able to identify you, but most of the time it a flash is not used when taking a photo.

      • southsamurai@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        Im just kinda hoping it’ll be partially effective, even that tiny fraction.

        I dress fairly distinctly anyway, so I’m not worried about standing out more, just sick of the idea of my face being recorded every fucking where.

        • stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
          5·
          2 months ago

          I get it, I just wanted to clarify that anti camera clothing is mostly just anti camera flash technology.

          • LWD@lemm.eeEnglish
            51·
            2 months ago

            I thought some worked by flashing infrared LEDs to overwhelm the cameras’ sensors. AFAIK there are multiple varieties of camera repellant.

            • stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
              3·
              2 months ago

              As far as I have seen they are only reflective, using the camera flash’s light.

    • iii@mander.xyzEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      I’ve seen bright IR emittors, that can oversaturate some cameras

      • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        Maybe you would feel less exposed wearing a hat or cap or visor. It wouldn’t make you invisible but you might find them less intrusive and eye-catching, since they’re usually high up.