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erronis

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8. Problem being that the goons are part of the apparatus that is doing the tracking.

Reply to jmbar2 (Reply #4)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 03:37 PM

Jun 20

You may be able to get a fairly decent facial scan (probably not through a baclava, etc.) but you have to be part of the "network" to try to match those characteristics to the millions of images. This access is available to the oligarchs and the current corrupt regime but would probably not be very accessible to you...

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How to Block Facial Recognition Cameras (IRL Tested!) [View all] bucolic_frolic Jun 20 OP

Thank you for posting UpInArms Jun 20 #1

That's a significant investment to hide your eyes Auggie Jun 20 #2

I had not realized that going shopping was such an intrusive experience UpInArms Jun 20 #3

Yeah... GB_RN Jun 20 #6

$13 is a significant investment? Martin68 Jun 20 #7

The recommended purchase was $88.00 for IR Light Lenses Auggie Jun 20 #12

How much is your privacy worth? Martin68 Jun 22 #17

Pretty interesting... jmbar2 Jun 20 #4

Problem being that the goons are part of the apparatus that is doing the tracking. erronis Jun 20 #8

I'd rather eat baklava than wear it on my head! bif Jun 20 #10

Thanks! But I'll bet a sticky pastry will jam the sensors also. erronis Jun 20 #11

Now a balaclava might work! bif Jun 20 #14

I actually did understand the errors of my way earlier. Just trying to ham it up. erronis Jun 20 #15

That's what I figured! bif Jun 20 #16

K&R orangecrush Jun 20 #5

Wonder if IR "dazzlers" around the face might be an option. erronis Jun 20 #9

This facial shield is a better value -- they'll work with prescription eyewear Auggie Jun 20 #13

Very interesting. Sogo Jun 23 #18