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To be clear, I don't subscribe to the idea of "Nothing to Hide." It's a bullshit argument. The reason why I'm asking this is because I want to be able to explain why it's bullshit. I don't like the fact that many people, including ones in my family, are willing giving up their right to privacy simply because they've become accustomed to convenience that modern technology has afforded them. I, myself, have been guilty of these but I'm actively taking steps to take back my privacy and potentially help others as well.

Bonus question: Many people will retort with things "Do you want criminals walking our streets?" or bring up an anecdote about how Flock, Ring or any other surveillance companies' cameras helped solve a crime or found a missing person. Flock themselves have a blog post series called #SolvedStories where they list so-called "success stories" about their cameras solving a case. Of course, I don't want criminals walking our streets and, sure, those stories might pull my heartstrings but what's the bigger picture?

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[-] Kwakigra@beehaw.org 5 points 4 days ago

The police show up at your door. They tell you they need to search your house. There's a group of them so there's no way you would be able to watch all of them while they search your house. You have no idea why they would want to search your house. Would you feel comfortable letting them search your house since you have nothing illegal? Would you trust them?

Better yet, would you be comfortable allowing them access to search your home at any time with or without your knowledge or consent?

Is there a major difference if the police's searches are only of your digital devices? Do you trust everyone who seeks the job of warrantlessly probing through the private documents of strangers?

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