"The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it." -George Washington
Actually, one reason why people get upset about privacy concerns, even when they aren't, and don't plan to, do anything wrong, is because before long the 500 cameras are used to do wrong. Say the incumbent gov't wants to know who is showing up to the part meetings for an opposing party. No harm in using the cameras to find out who's walking in. Now, depending on how bad the gov't is, they do something to some, or all, of these people. And next maybe it's a religious or some other lifestyle choice. The point is, they want to stop it now, when we still have some measure of privacy. That said, a lot of people don't think through these complaints, and can't seem to figure out that some of these "losses of privacy" are actually worth the trade off. Like the social security number mentioned above. Yes, I have a number attached to my name. But that also lets me be easily distiguished from others with my name, and at other times when I WANT to be tracked (it's easier for proper medical practioners to know my medical history, thus improving my treatment).
I hear what you're saying, and I would have to say you make a very valid point. I just would rather have Blizzard be able to monitor our computer use while playing Diablo III/SC2/WoW rather than just letting bots run rampant, and am tired of hearing about how invasive Warden is.
Society seems naive in general about all kinds of issues. The tyranny of goverment, and parasitical politicians doesn't seem to bother them at all.
I was there, when Blizzard brought RealID as a feature into World of Warcraft. I protested and protested, in the end they went ahead and did it anyway. because its impossible to listen to fans anymore when you're dealing with a userbase of more then 10 million (thats like 2 small whole countries). Look at what happend with Steve Jobs, after Apple companey reached ''God'' status,
A small company nobody will give a shit about, but as demographics increase in numbers that is involved with the company... you are guaranteed to get mafia at your doorsteps, so that Apple doesn't just go into the direction he pleases... of one mans principles (Steve Jobs).
The influence and interest in social engeering gets higher the more people there is involved. We live in an age now were you can sell demographics and earn money with it like on Facebook. But in the end, for the elite, money is just a means to achieve their goals. And this is where cooperation of Activision and Blizzard comes in.
Like I said, people will stay naive and oblivious to the real issues. Camera's worldwide increasing in to the point, where when I travel the city, there is not a SINGLE area where it isn't filled with surveilance in preposterous amounts... but DON'T worry, its for your protection and safety! lololollozorslolol!
You see.. its a distraction. There will be no chips! No chips at all... Just RealID, and the people allready accepted that long time ago.
But oh well... I feel like a hypocrite giving arguments here, while I also may eventually give in to my desires. And worship Diablo as an idol. LOL! I am by no means perfect. But I speak out whenever I can. Wich in my opinion everyone should.
Anyways, this award doesn't surprise me whatsoever.
The only reason someone would be as paranoid as you is if they were planning on doing something bad. Who cares if you have 500 cameras watching you at all times? In the end we all eventually die, so why spend your life worrying about what other people think instead of just being happy?
Seriously though, unless you're planning on stealing something or hurting someone, what's it matter if you have a "security" camera watching you?
Some people do care, and they do not care that you do not care. There are many more meaningful goals to achieve than telling others what you care about or not.
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Wow, great tip, thank you! I was spamming enter haha, wasn't working out too well
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I hear what you're saying, and I would have to say you make a very valid point. I just would rather have Blizzard be able to monitor our computer use while playing Diablo III/SC2/WoW rather than just letting bots run rampant, and am tired of hearing about how invasive Warden is.
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The only reason someone would be as paranoid as you is if they were planning on doing something bad. Who cares if you have 500 cameras watching you at all times? In the end we all eventually die, so why spend your life worrying about what other people think instead of just being happy?
Seriously though, unless you're planning on stealing something or hurting someone, what's it matter if you have a "security" camera watching you?
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This deserves many up votes!
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True, I guess you just have to pay a little extra for convenience. Since you don't have to worry about a physical copy and all.
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~$78 doesn't seem to be two times as much as ~$65, although I am terrible at math and could be wrong.
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"This limited edition collector’s set..."
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