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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 40 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Oh yeah, it was normal in the US for a while.

In fact, it's used as a plot device in lots of old movies where detectives (or the Terminator) are trying to track someone down.

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
[–] teft@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I was totally coming to mention how much of a security risk these were if you had to run from Terminators.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Assuming Terminators have internet access, they’ll find you way easier now.

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Yeah if that movie was made in modern times, Sarah Connor's roommate would have tagged her in some thirst-trap pics on Instagram with geotagging trackers. She'd never stand a chance.