@11235@liberdon.com

yup thats the main aim of stingray... pinpointing peoples location wont be accurate to be useful enough when we talk about cellphones.

At best it will tell authorities you were in a general vicinity. that can help sometimes in a criminal investigation if there is other evidence to suggest you might have done something wrong. But not particularly helpful otherwise. In fact the antenna data from existing cell phone towers is probably good enough for that already.

@moonman @realcaseyrollins @lnxw37a2

@freemo @11235 @moonman @realcaseyrollins In a case like this, being in the area and not living there is enough to authorize them to do a deeper dive.

Also, in some urban areas, the telco cells can be pretty compact areas. Maybe they can't say "you were standing next to that car when it caught fire", but they don't usually need that.

@lnxw37a2

deeper dive into what? What scenario are you envisioning where this would specifically compromise you.

there are certainly scenarios where, as I said, just only need to know your on the block at all. But its hard to know what sort of scenario your envisioning here.

If your just a protester who is either peaceful or at least non-violent no cop is going to care you showed up to the protest.

If your talking about a fugitive ont he run or something maybe I could see a point here.

@realcaseyrollins @11235@liberdon.com @moonman

@freemo @lnxw37a2 @realcaseyrollins @11235 > If your just a protester who is either peaceful or at least non-violent no cop is going to care you showed up to the protest.

lol okay

@moonman

Im not saying cops are good guys.. point is if you think their going to all that trouble to see your out of town so they can pick whos ass to beat and whos not to, your an idiot..

Trust me they will beat your ass indiscriminately if you so much as look at them sideways, and they dont give a flying fuck about your cell phone or where your from when they do.

@realcaseyrollins @11235@liberdon.com @lnxw37a2

@realcaseyrollins @freemo @moonman @11235 At the time of the event, they just beat, spray, and handcuff indiscriminately. But they will be punishing people they could not arrest for months or years.
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@lnxw37a2

Thats kinda what im saying, your cellphone isnt likely to play a major role unless your a leader...most likely you'll be detained regardless and sorted out later.

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