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[-] VinnyDaCat@lemmy.world 37 points 1 month ago

Remember if you're going to any protests. Don't bring your phone and wear a mask. Use a map if you're not familiar with the area, write any important numbers you might need to call from a cell on your arm. Let friends know where you're going and don't go alone if you can.

Why no phone? Also is it still that bad with CoVid, that even outside a mask is necessary?

[-] bershang@szmer.info 25 points 1 month ago

It's about anonymity. You can be tracked through your phone, and of course, by your face.

I guess I'm spoiled by my (yet working) european liberal democracy. No idea it got that bad that you need to worry about such things...

[-] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago

If things are bad enough to be worth a protest then it's probably always best to be at least a bit cautious, and your phone is one of the worst possible things you could have on you.

[-] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago

you should always worry about it operationally. even in europe.

[-] ziggurat@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

Because they are protesting someone who wants to make protesting illegal. Better to protest now without a phone and a mask, so you don't get shot in the legg when he gets in power in January

[-] nonfuinoncuro@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

I think it's more to avoid facial recognition

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