Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Is your back still bothering you ?

Yes, badly. I think it’s kidney trouble. But I’m not a doctor.

 

[featherhead007]

Yes, badly. I think it’s kidney trouble. But I’m not a doctor.

I have Xzit and Jaffar inside with me, to keep me company for now.

 

[bgmathteach]

A Limping Lady

As you can see from this short video, Hattie is limping. I'm not certain what may have caused it but it is much like when Lilly was limping. I'm going to give her another day and then I may examine her and give her some metacam to relieve whatever inflammation she might have.

How old is Hattie? Sorry, this time warp of new & old posts makes it seem like she is only 2, but that can't be....

 

[bgmathteach]

Yes, badly. I think it’s kidney trouble. But I’m not a doctor.

Ouch, kidney stones are not fun at all

Mystery chickie trying to send you hugs on Beakbook. It may take a while, she is only on the 'L' in Alex at the moment.

 

[featherhead007]

How old is Hattie? Sorry, this time warp of new & old posts makes it seem like she is only 2, but that can't be....

Ouch, kidney stones are not fun at all
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Mystery chickie trying to send you hugs on Beakbook. It may take a while, she is only on the 'L' in Alex at the moment.

Jaffar is here, he can translate chicken to English. (I’m not sure if it’s stones either)

 

[MaryJanet]

So weird. I can’t believe their theft problem is so bad and in any case the police already use facial recognition based on CCTV.
I think it is likely more about marketing - but even that doesn’t really need facial recognition. They can know what aisle I linger at by tracking my phone.
Strange indeed.
Tax: Lulu senses an alternative alien communication technology. Remote camera!
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There's no way they're not insured against theft.

My guess is they see a business opportunity in constructing the data asset. Australian privacy legislation doesn't allow the collection of data for one purpose to be used for a second purpose, so very few businesses have deployed facial recognition. To my best knowledge, the few named in Choice's article are the first movers wrt this tech in the retail sector in Australia, so they're seeking a first mover advantage.

Converting people into data asset without their knowledge and consent is not legal here and that's before we unpack the morality of it. Curtailing agency etc etc failing in civil inattentiveness etc i could go on and on. Dismantling of trust is another. Then there's the unreliability of the technology in the mix.

On a personal level it's an inconvenience because I'll have to use a different hardware store and Bunnings have already put most of them out of business, so it'll be a long drive.

Tax for failing to talk about chickens.

 

[BY Bob]

How old is Hattie? Sorry, this time warp of new & old posts makes it seem like she is only 2, but that can't be....

Hattie is over 4. I would have to check the spreadsheet to be certain how far over 4. Her eggs are starting to fade in color so she's getting up there in layer years

 

[BY Bob]

There's no way they're not insured against theft.

My guess is they see a business opportunity in constructing the data asset. Australian privacy legislation doesn't allow the collection of data for one purpose to be used for a second purpose, so very few businesses have deployed facial recognition. To my best knowledge, the few named in Choice's article are the first movers wrt this tech in the retail sector in Australia, so they're seeking a first mover advantage.

Converting people into data asset without their knowledge and consent is not legal here and that's before we unpack the morality of it. Curtailing agency etc etc failing in civil inattentiveness etc i could go on and on. Dismantling of trust is another. Then there's the unreliability of the technology in the mix.

On a personal level it's an inconvenience because I'll have to use a different hardware store and Bunnings have already put most of them out of business, so it'll be a long drive.

Tax for failing to talk about chickens.

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Wear a mask when shopping there. Hard to do facial recognition when there is no face.

 

[BY Bob]

There's no way they're not insured against theft.

My guess is they see a business opportunity in constructing the data asset. Australian privacy legislation doesn't allow the collection of data for one purpose to be used for a second purpose, so very few businesses have deployed facial recognition. To my best knowledge, the few named in Choice's article are the first movers wrt this tech in the retail sector in Australia, so they're seeking a first mover advantage.

Converting people into data asset without their knowledge and consent is not legal here and that's before we unpack the morality of it. Curtailing agency etc etc failing in civil inattentiveness etc i could go on and on. Dismantling of trust is another. Then there's the unreliability of the technology in the mix.

On a personal level it's an inconvenience because I'll have to use a different hardware store and Bunnings have already put most of them out of business, so it'll be a long drive.

Tax for failing to talk about chickens.

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This is for the photo of Ivy.

 

[RoyalChick]

There's no way they're not insured against theft.

My guess is they see a business opportunity in constructing the data asset. Australian privacy legislation doesn't allow the collection of data for one purpose to be used for a second purpose, so very few businesses have deployed facial recognition. To my best knowledge, the few named in Choice's article are the first movers wrt this tech in the retail sector in Australia, so they're seeking a first mover advantage.

Converting people into data asset without their knowledge and consent is not legal here and that's before we unpack the morality of it. Curtailing agency etc etc failing in civil inattentiveness etc i could go on and on. Dismantling of trust is another. Then there's the unreliability of the technology in the mix.

On a personal level it's an inconvenience because I'll have to use a different hardware store and Bunnings have already put most of them out of business, so it'll be a long drive.

Tax for failing to talk about chickens.

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Cute picture. Would you go elsewhere to boycott or because you don't want your face recorded? If the latter, wear a mask.
I am serious - I attended a talk by the cyber security chief of one of the big banks and he shared data that showed that one of the most effective protection mechanisms is to lie. Meaning not give your real date of birth etc. I figure the facial recognition version of that is to cover your face!