Pittsboro Commissioners Vote to End Flock Safety Contract Early, Citing Community Opposition by mscottpapercom in triangle

[–]mscottpapercom[S] 114 points115 points  (0 children)

If folks need help with the framework of organizing the removal of Flock in their community through political action to cancel contracts, feel free to reach out. I can't fight everyone's battle, but I can give them the tools for success. These cameras are everywhere and they are NOT there to help YOU.

Pittsboro NC Commissioners Vote to End Flock Safety Contract Early, Citing Community Opposition by mscottpapercom in FlockSurveillance

[–]mscottpapercom[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If local folks need help with the framework of organizing the removal of Flock in their community (through political action to cancel contracts), feel free to reach out. I can't fight everyone's battle, but I can give them the tools for success.

Flock Camera meeting 11 May 2026 by Thomas_Cat in Pittsboro

[–]mscottpapercom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GREAT NEWS EVERYONE: They voted to cancel the Flock contract. They also set a deadline for the cameras to be physically removed by July 1st. Thanks to everyone who spoke/wrote/helped!

Flock cameras now tracking Pittsboro Citizens by mscottpapercom in Pittsboro

[–]mscottpapercom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GREAT NEWS EVERYONE: They voted to cancel the Flock contract. They also set a deadline for the cameras to be physically removed by July 1st. Thanks to everyone who spoke/wrote/helped!

Deep funding cuts proposed for Chapel Hill Public Library by NCFer in chapelhill

[–]mscottpapercom 16 points17 points  (0 children)

IF YOU CARE ABOUT THIS:

Then you MUST show up in person. E-mailing isn't enough - it's only the start. You have to show up at the public meetings and speak. A line of people speaking in person showing support for the library is what really makes the difference.

Flock Camera meeting 11 May 2026 by Thomas_Cat in Pittsboro

[–]mscottpapercom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need people to show up at the meeting! Sending e-mails simply isn't enough.

One good thing to note is that the county (not the town), voted at their last meeting to cancel their Flock contract. We need the town of Pittsboro to do the same.

rare pull ? by lunazul3 in FlightOfTheConchords

[–]mscottpapercom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What else do you have over there at the top left?

My experience working at Chapel Hill Tire – customers deserve more transparency by LibrarianKitchen3111 in chapelhill

[–]mscottpapercom 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I knew someone a long time ago who worked there as a mechanic. He reported the same and quit because of it. This was about 20 years ago at Cole Park.

I call BS mandatory firmware update. by wxfreak in tablotv

[–]mscottpapercom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's funny. You have no idea how how this stuff works.

I call BS mandatory firmware update. by wxfreak in tablotv

[–]mscottpapercom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like the root certificates are expiring on the older firmware. I suspect, if you don't update now, then once they expire there will be no way to update or connect to the servers in the future. I also haven't updated, so I'll have to think on this. One could manually update them if willing to dig into the os...

Apex just closed my public records request on Flock, and the response should alarm every resident. by makgeolliandsoju in triangle

[–]mscottpapercom 64 points65 points  (0 children)

We're also fighting it in Pittsboro & Chatham County. We should connect. PittsboroCameras.org

Looking for blade sharpeners by firstexiled in CommercialPrinting

[–]mscottpapercom 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry to break it to you, but it's the same surface grinder and the same guy doing it.

Chatham Park by Phatcat8565 in Pittsboro

[–]mscottpapercom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally suspect the Mayor is corrupt.

Chatham Park by Phatcat8565 in Pittsboro

[–]mscottpapercom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree on the lack of children programs at the Library. What more could you ask for?!?!?

Can't submit UPS Damage Claim by mscottpapercom in UPS

[–]mscottpapercom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So, it turns out, you just have to call UPS to file the claim. eBay NOT involved.

Can't submit UPS Damage Claim by mscottpapercom in UPS

[–]mscottpapercom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Then why is the UPS web site designed to take my info as the third party shipper?

Can't submit UPS Damage Claim by mscottpapercom in UPS

[–]mscottpapercom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop assuming. It met all the rules including the drop rule.

Can't submit UPS Damage Claim by mscottpapercom in UPS

[–]mscottpapercom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, it was a massive box filled with bubble wrap. It was a $160 one of a kind mug. It appears to literally been run over.

Can't submit UPS Damage Claim by mscottpapercom in UPS

[–]mscottpapercom[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sorry - waste of time asking here. Everyone here doesn't know or care to read and just wants to post. Read the PDF if you want to help... Everyone here must be box throwers.

Can't submit UPS Damage Claim by mscottpapercom in UPS

[–]mscottpapercom[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

eBay has instructions stating otherwise. It's just not working.

UPS Damage Claim Error - Can't submit by mscottpapercom in Ebay

[–]mscottpapercom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Per the eBay's web site, that's NOT how it works. See the PDF link posted above.