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Re:What I’ve learned from 35 years of wearing computerized e... by growse on Sunday June 18, 2023 @08:19AM (#36379557)
It's because perception of intent matters.

Someone actively pointing a camera at you is perceived as an aggressive, hostile thing. People get immediately defensive.

A static CCTV camera wasn't installed to video you in particular, so therefore people are more accepting.

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Re:What I’ve learned from 35 years of wearing computerized e... by galleywest200 on Sunday June 18, 2023 @08:38AM (#36379730)
Depends on the location of the camera. Three went up on the street near me, since its by a high school and I guess they monitor traffic or something. But it can clearly see into private yards and it does offend me. If I lived nearer to the cameras and was impacted I would try to ensure my bits and tackle were visible to the cameras from my bathroom window every day.
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