red_throwaway

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by red_throwaway 4y ago
> There exists marketing data which does not identify individuals. As these datasets grow (and they only grow), it becomes trivial to tie anonymized profiles to a specific person. They leave off names and it's expected that the fin
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
Maybe but I'm not certain I have the technical capability of preventing these things. Not while the camera has a wifi radio and closed source firmware. I suppose one could build their own custom camera module which features a network
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
I appreciate the input but do you have any sources for your claim? I think you're right but I'd feel a lot safer seeing proof.
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
> Also, based on the size of the videos that thing must make, I don't see any feasible way they could or would exfiltrate the video content you're shooting. They don't need the whole clip. They can easily grab a single fr
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
This is great advice!
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
I'm pretty sure I would be granted a refund if I asked for one. That being said, I'm not left with a lot of options after returning it because there aren't many comparable alternatives for this class of camera. In fact, I do
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
Good point on them taking a loss having to sell it as open box. It's not much but it's probably the best option I have that actually reprimands them for this. > I get the feeling that you want more than that (like a custom lic
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
Yes, this! The sales person made absolutely no mention of any licensing terms or agreements that I would need to sign off on before my camera became usable as a camera.
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
If it means what I think it means, I'd rather return it and invest in a company that doesn't abuse their users.
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
But that sentence continues with > including but not limited to information about your RED Camera, Camera Module, computer, system and application software, usage, content, and peripherals Should I be reading the "content" part
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
That's what I suspect too but the terms don't read like that in my opinion. I'm hoping someone can chime in and explain why the terms don't allow for the content itself to be mined.
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by red_throwaway 4y ago
> Probably every product has some objectionable clause in their EULA which no one reads, so you're better off not reading it and moving on with your life. If you want to be a freedom fighter, go work for the EFF; if you want to make
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Ask HN: Is the EULA on my new $30k RED cinema camera legal?
199 points by red_throwaway 4y ago|221 comments