• @douglasg14b@lemmy.world
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    872 months ago

    It’s closed source, and the build and publishing pipeline isn’t transparent.

    For me that makes this no different than a potential ICE honey pot

    • @catty@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      which is exactly what this whole ‘meltdown’ frame for the pr hints at. republicans know how to use publicity stunts to get what they want.

      • Spice Hoarder
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        2 months ago

        Haven’t followed it much

        Oh lord, where do I even start? It’s an entire shit show. And not the usual political shit show. A really scary one that’s truly heartbreaking. I don’t even really feel safe talking about it

      • @polyploy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        172 months ago

        Secret police would probably have an interest in lists of people downloading an app tracking their movements no? Particularly if it was downloaded to a mobile tracking device they carry with themselves at most times.

      • @Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
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        102 months ago

        They could argue that attempting to track ICE is illegal, and all those using the app are to be arrested and tried for their crimes.

      • @ShortYetLongDogs@lemmy.zip
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        22 months ago

        Maybe they’re looking for pretense for more authoritarian action on digital services/internet. We already have a bill in process that opens the door for government censorship of the internet right? They could be priming the public to be ok with them stepping in to shut apps/sites down.