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Why Are Gay Bars Building Databases of Their Patrons? (www.eff.org)
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Recent reports have raised alarm about the use of PatronScan, an ID-checking and face-scanning system, at multiple LGBTQ+ bars in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. Much of the attention has focused on reports that the system photographs patrons as they enter venues and questions about whether those images are used for facial recognition

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[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I have mixed feelings. As someone mentored by a 40 year industry veteran I know that bouncers also crossed the line regularly. I wish I could prescribe a middle ground but I don't how one would define that.

[–] TIEPilot@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I get that, its a tight rope.

Speaking over stepping I've seen our regular cops over step and tune someone right up in the parking lot then walk away w/ no issues as the other party gets cuffed and stuffed. Same w/ townies, they rarely get arrested if the other party isn't from around here...

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

I seen it both ways. Seen RCMP tune up a legit scumbag and catch charges cuz it was in public. Also seen multiple RCMP absolutely brutalize innocent people.

I have spent over half my career in the work force dealing with violence professionally. I don't wanna "see action" anymore. I just wanna get paid and go home. Which is part of the problem. The people with good heads on their shoulders get burnt out.