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submitted 3 weeks ago by VetOfTheSeas@discuss.online to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Regretful cities aren't sure how to cancel their surveillance contracts, so they are literally covering their cameras.

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[-] addie@feddit.uk 17 points 3 weeks ago

I'd like to think that the bag is step 1. Step 2 is to balance an old car tire on top, and set it on fire.

[-] KillerWhale@orcas.enjoying.yachts 29 points 3 weeks ago

I love the theatrics of it, but surely something less polluting can achieve the same results

[-] felbane@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

City installs trash bags because they're contractually obligated to keep the devices installed and powered on
Someone hosts an impromptu Office Space fan meetup, with a fun reenactment of the printer scene
City sees this, responds with an obvious but legally non-actionable tweet response suggesting it continue (e.g. "Fartsburg loves Mike Judge films, too! So nice to see our citizens enjoying the various forms of recreation and socialization ths city has to offer."), along with some conspicuously-placed garbage cans near all of the cameras' installed locations.
???
(No) Profit. (for Flock)

[-] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

Guillotines?

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