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JC's avatar

A story. A mate of mine was in Singapore, talking to someone from intelligence services. My mate is truly international, so his friend could have been from Ireland, Germany, Australia, USA, or UK. They put their phones on the table, and TURNED THEM OFF. And continued to have their discussion. This was circa 2015. They were, of course, talking about sensitive topics, and both phones lit up at the same time and a message on the screen said, "STOP!" The phones were OFF. Naturally, Singapore is one of the most controlled countries in the world - but - still. Be careful what you say around your phone, and really - really, do you need to have it everywhere you go?

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Elaine's avatar

Actually, does anyone really even need to have one of those phones?

I'm fine with just only my landline.

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JC's avatar

I wish. Just like I wish I didn't have to use Facebook.

But if you want to promote your wares, you kinda need them. Interacting with the rest of the zombies.

But I put fences around the thing, wish I could afford to Faraday everything, too.

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