Standardized NEMA sockets let municipalities add cameras and air sensors to existing poles with no public vote or new hardware

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    10 days ago

    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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      10 days ago

      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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            10 days ago

            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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              10 days ago

              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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                10 days ago

                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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                  10 days ago

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

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                    10 days ago

                    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?