Why was this secret?

Re:Why was this secret? by lesserknowndan on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @08:40PM (#6892294)

Assuming that the location is based on tracking a mobile phone, the aggressor could quite easily leave their phone at home and if they need a phone take an unregistered one.

The problem with open information is that those with evil intent can take precautions to ensure their activities aren't monitored.

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Re:Why was this secret? by matz1 on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @08:48PM (#6892340)

This is not the problem with open society in itself. The same problem happen in private society. Anybody motivated enough can hack through your secret given enough effort.

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Re:Why was this secret? by ShirtlessRod on Wednesday December 11, 2013 @08:58PM (#6892393)

"Given enough effort" is the key there. Just because someone can break into your house given enough effort doesn't mean you leave your doors off the hinges.

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Re:Why was this secret? by matz1 on Thursday December 12, 2013 @06:26AM (#6893906)

I would not even need to lock my doors.

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Re:Why was this secret? by ShirtlessRod on Thursday December 12, 2013 @05:33PM (#6897739)

I'm very happy for you that you feel that you not in a position where that is a risky step. Are you able to fathom that others may not be in that same situation, or are you content to be blasé to their differing circumstances?

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