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Redheaded Stepchild User ID: 253057 ![]() 06/20/2007 11:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ![]() "Until you are willing to organize your friends and neighbors and literally shut down cities - drive at 5mph through the streets of major cities on the freeway and stop commerce, refuse to show up for work, refuse to borrow and spend more than you make, show up in Washington DC with a million of your neighbors and literally shut down The Capitol you WILL be bent over the table on a daily basis." Karl Denninger Don't blame me; I voted for Ron Paul. Silence is consent. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 2529 ![]() 06/20/2007 12:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | this has always been the case And you should see what they can do with your electrical system in your house, that also broadcasts sound. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 103336 ![]() 06/20/2007 12:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A television tube is a camera, so new ones have to add an official camera because there is no tube. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2529this has always been the case And you should see what they can do with your electrical system in your house, that also broadcasts sound. ![]() |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 135366 ![]() 06/20/2007 12:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A television tube is a camera, so new ones have to add an official camera because there is no tube. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2529this has always been the case And you should see what they can do with your electrical system in your house, that also broadcasts sound. I hope you were being facetious... |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 252508 ![]() 06/20/2007 06:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Cell phone tracking Quoting: Anonymous Coward 254068The Electronic Frontier Foundation is tracking some cases, including USA v. Pen Register, regarding government tracking of an individuals such as pedophiles & often political activists. The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.[citation needed] The technique is called a “roving bug,” and was approved by top U.S. Department of Justice.[citation needed] A mobile sitting on the desk of a politician or businessman can act as a powerful, undetectable bug. [link to en.wikipedia.org] What about if your cellular is off? Can they still bug you? Better to be sure to only say what's 'politically correct', huh? Damn! ![]() |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 252508 ![]() 06/20/2007 06:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I read somewhere that all the newer televsions have cameras in them so you can be watched. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 233876Really? Then they can have fun WATCHING MY BIG, FAT, HAIRY BUTT! I'll be sure to flash it frequently (and sweetly) JUST for them! LOL! ![]() |
species287 User ID: 241638 ![]() 06/22/2007 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They can't use your phone against you if it doesn't have power. While the battery is in, the phone is powered. Regardless of whether you have it switched on or off. Hoever taking the battery out while having dubious conversations doesn't solve this problem. It is possible for your phone to have onboard power (for keeping settings and so forth from resetting) and I remember an urban legend about phones having secret power stores in case of emergency. Though these power stores are also extremely limited. ie 2 mins talk time or something. Due to the nature of static memmory, I would suggest that there is no need for onboard power or secret power stores. In conclusion I would suggest that if you are worried about being spied on, firstly take the battery out of you phone. This is good enough for me to be reasonably happy. If you're worried about the secret power stores etc, then I would suggest wrapping your phone very well in something very sound proof. (I used to be a technical specialist for a telecomunications company and those mics are VERY sensitive even if you don't think so. I've heard what they can do.) |
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Isaac Brock died for us User ID: 83547 ![]() 06/22/2007 11:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Cell phone tracking Quoting: Anonymous Coward 254068The Electronic Frontier Foundation is tracking some cases, including USA v. Pen Register, regarding government tracking of an individuals such as pedophiles & often political activists. The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.[citation needed] The technique is called a “roving bug,” and was approved by top U.S. Department of Justice.[citation needed] A mobile sitting on the desk of a politician or businessman can act as a powerful, undetectable bug. [link to en.wikipedia.org] This technology was around in the 70's or earlier. It is a device that dials up a phone and without causing it to ring. Realise that before your phone rings, the connection has already been established. Before cell phones, the authorities could only bug you in your places where there was a phone. Now they can bug you anywhere. Police informants don't have to carry mikes. Of course information gleaned from this bugging can not be used in court. When the police are hearing enough incriminating traffic, then they apply for a wiretapping warrant to record admissible evidence. owner of an extensive collection of curios from the exotic orient |
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