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Americans Are Smashing Flock Cameras
(stateofsurveillance.org)
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this post was submitted on 17 May 2026
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Why smash them when they can easily be disabled with a green laser pointer.
Really? I have a 5W green laser pointer that I think might work well for this then...
A 5W laser would disable most things you point it at
Well I know what I'm doing in a night or two (I want to make sure there aren't a ton of other people around because of reflection).
Are we talking it ruining the camera sensor in seconds? This is exciting.
I think they are joking about the 5w part, as that's an incredibly powerful laser then. Its likely you have the number wrong?
Remember your goggles though
100%, the thing honestly freaks me out
Some people attain their cathartic vibes in different ways. Also, smashing is more permanent; more parts have to be replaced to get it functional.