Maybe its just the name of the app that has you frightened. Perhaps something like Sharing Technology for American Safety Information would be better, but really it should be a short name so you...
Maybe its just the name of the app that has you frightened. Perhaps something like Sharing Technology for American Safety Information would be better, but really it should be a short name so you could just call it STASI. Yeah, Stasi is a much better name for it I think.
I was born in a communist country and I worry about the nightmare part. Some people were more than happy to snitch on each other, often just to settle scores.
I was born in a communist country and I worry about the nightmare part. Some people were more than happy to snitch on each other, often just to settle scores.
I guess I don't really see the problem with this outside of the privacy/tracking potential issues? It seems like it's just a 911 app, which is a good idea. It's weird that we're still relying on...
I guess I don't really see the problem with this outside of the privacy/tracking potential issues? It seems like it's just a 911 app, which is a good idea. It's weird that we're still relying on only phone lines for emergency situations when app's can track your location and get essential data much quicker. I know plenty of people who can't afford a phone service, but still have a phone for its wireless internet capabilities. It's not like anyone is forced to use the app and it's not like 911 doesn't already receive garbage calls all the time. Unless I am missing something here?
The main issue I see is that it lowers the bar on reporting to the police. This can have downsides. Interacting with the police is not always a rosy affair, especially for minorities. Also, to me...
The main issue I see is that it lowers the bar on reporting to the police. This can have downsides. Interacting with the police is not always a rosy affair, especially for minorities.
Also, to me it seems likely increase the noise that police have to deal with, and possibly lead to more of the social/racial profiling that the linked article mentions.
The main benefit and problem I see with this is that it makes it easier for people to report things to the police. This is helpful and seems like the next evolution of SMS reporting, allowing...
The main benefit and problem I see with this is that it makes it easier for people to report things to the police. This is helpful and seems like the next evolution of SMS reporting, allowing pictures, live location, and maybe even live video.
The problem is that it’ll make reporting something seem less significant, causing a lot more “fluff” (minor crimes/snitching) to be reported.
The app should only have options for major crimes, while anything else should still require a call. Additionally, maybe some kind of system that can fine or ban users for bad reports could help.
Also, any system like this should probably be developed, audited, and ran publicly.
I can't be the only one that is fearful about this furthering America moving towards a police state.
Maybe its just the name of the app that has you frightened. Perhaps something like Sharing Technology for American Safety Information would be better, but really it should be a short name so you could just call it STASI. Yeah, Stasi is a much better name for it I think.
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Dont scare me like that, I thought you were dead serious for a second.
I was born in a communist country and I worry about the nightmare part. Some people were more than happy to snitch on each other, often just to settle scores.
I guess I don't really see the problem with this outside of the privacy/tracking potential issues? It seems like it's just a 911 app, which is a good idea. It's weird that we're still relying on only phone lines for emergency situations when app's can track your location and get essential data much quicker. I know plenty of people who can't afford a phone service, but still have a phone for its wireless internet capabilities. It's not like anyone is forced to use the app and it's not like 911 doesn't already receive garbage calls all the time. Unless I am missing something here?
The main issue I see is that it lowers the bar on reporting to the police. This can have downsides. Interacting with the police is not always a rosy affair, especially for minorities.
Also, to me it seems likely increase the noise that police have to deal with, and possibly lead to more of the social/racial profiling that the linked article mentions.
The main benefit and problem I see with this is that it makes it easier for people to report things to the police. This is helpful and seems like the next evolution of SMS reporting, allowing pictures, live location, and maybe even live video.
The problem is that it’ll make reporting something seem less significant, causing a lot more “fluff” (minor crimes/snitching) to be reported.
The app should only have options for major crimes, while anything else should still require a call. Additionally, maybe some kind of system that can fine or ban users for bad reports could help.
Also, any system like this should probably be developed, audited, and ran publicly.