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Do you feel akward doing something personal in front of a device with a webcam?

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I never was comfortable in front of webcams. I was about to format my girlfriend's old laptop a while ago when i decided to run Malwarebytes. Her ex had installed a keylogger with the feature to send snapshots via email. From then on, i strafe any webcam away from me when i am about to do something, ahem, personal.

Why do i always get blue screens? Why not a red one for a change?

 

 

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Never payed any mind but now with xbox one and kinect 2 ya i wont be changing or anything infront of it.

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nope, I figure if anyone is watching they're probably gonna be more disturbed at my, *ahem* practices, then i would be to be embarrassed :P

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Its why I wont buy a webcam for a computer I tend to use my phone or tablet for video calls.

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Considering that I ran a webcam 24/7 when I was in college, no, devices with webcams don't bother me. I figure it's all already out there somewhere on the interwebz anyway.

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Not really. My webcam has a little light on it that turns on when the webcam is on. If it were to turn on without my intent, I would notice immediately.

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Im not that paranoid.
I cant believe some laptops even have a little sliding cover for the webcam...
One of my friends keeps a piece of duct tape over his webcam...

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I don't have a webcam.

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I ALWAYS have my camera faced away if I'm not using it. I always have a feeling that someone is watching me so I just do it. Dunno why.

Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?

 

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I don't have a webcam.

same on my main computer i dont need one , if i do video calls I'll set my laptop up in the lounge or outside

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Not really. My webcam has a little light on it that turns on when the webcam is on. If it were to turn on without my intent, I would notice immediately.

The light turns on ONLY when it is capturing VIDEO. I researched the snapshot feature and the light does NOT turn on when you are taking snapshots! Just be aware of that.

Why do i always get blue screens? Why not a red one for a change?

 

 

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Depending on the situation I would rather turn the webcam on than away =P

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I also stay away...far...far...away from webcams of any kind.  Anything is hackable these days if web connected.  I also don't trust my iphone that is why I put it somewhere where the camera is not facing me. 

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The light turns on ONLY when it is capturing VIDEO. I researched the snapshot feature and the light does NOT turn on when you are taking snapshots! Just be aware of that.

My camera, which is off by default, lights up when it's on, so whether it's filming or snapping pictures makes no difference.

It doesn't matter anyways. What are they supposed to do with pictures of me, me sleeping, my wall or me masturbating? Not like I care. I'm not gonna pay ransom to keep dickpics off the internet.

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There's a light that comes on when my webcam is active, so I don't worry about it.

 

And who would want to watch me anyway?

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I'm not really paranoid about anyone looking at me while I'm on my computer, but I do leave my laptop's webcam off most of the time unless I need to use it..

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I don't even have a webcam so yeah....

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The name title of this thread does not sound right at all just saying.

Life is pain. Anyone who says any different is either selling something or the government.

 

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I dont have a webcam.

Life is pain. Anyone who says any different is either selling something or the government.

 

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TBH, I've never really thought of it.

And my desktop doesn't have a webcam. But I never really cared when using my laptop.

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