[mdlug] OT - IR jamming

[Aaron Kulkis]

Garry Stahl wrote:
> Brian Hurley wrote:
>>> Alternate theory: have you ever noticed how the definition of
>>> a Class C consumer electronics device states, "this device
>>> *MUST* accept interference causing unwanted operation."
>>>
>>> I've seen this even on my top of the line HP calculators.
>>>     
>> Tinfoil hat alert!
>>   
> 
> Not really that is exactly what they say.  I've often wondered that
> myself.  Why not allow it to be shielded to prevent interference?  In
> whose interest is requiring interference to be allowed?

the government...so that if authorities want to, they can disrupt
the operation of all consumer goods within an area of interest.

For example, in breaking up a riot, if the devices *MUST* accept
RF interference, then it's very easy to prevent them from being
used as a means of coordination among the "ring-leaders".

This means that if you want to have a well-run riot, you need
to invest in more expensive equipment. :-)

> 
> Might be better to wrap the tin foil around the camera.
> 
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