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Offline Shuffler

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #45 on: December 18, 2020, 07:54:46 PM »
HiTech also requires an account to play Aces High.  Logging in to Oculus with a Facebook account is no big deal, it will provide features that outweigh any security risk.  I already have a Facebook account with enough pictures to develop a deepfake of myself, they aren't going to be watching me play video games just because they are a big company.

I just ordered the Oculus Quest 2 for my kids, I was going to go with the Rift S, but it didnt seem to have any large benefits over the Quest, and the Quest can be used stand alone and wireless.  Just takes a USB-C cable to play some PC games.  I used to have the original Rift and used it for Aces High.  I enjoyed the flying experience with it, but was much worse in combat.  I thought my depth perception was way off and I wasnt hitting targets even though it looked like I should be.  My situational awareness was actually much lower than when I use hat keys on a joystick.

Facebook sells you, HiTech does not. Facebook has had security breaches that exposed millions of users. If you are fine with putting your family out there, be my guest.

AH is the only reason I thought I would get VR. With recent changes to the game, I am starting to lose interest in it. Really never thought I would say that.
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #46 on: December 20, 2020, 03:53:35 PM »
So what is the risk if I have a facebook account with no friends, groups etc, nothing posted to it?

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #47 on: December 21, 2020, 12:58:00 AM »
So what is the risk if I have a facebook account with no friends, groups etc, nothing posted to it?
I tried to make one for a customer who wanted it just to be able to see what's happening there. After having switched most every button to "disabled" FB told that they can't allow such an account.
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #48 on: December 21, 2020, 04:34:53 AM »
Facebooks is for men who like men
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #49 on: December 21, 2020, 11:10:41 AM »
So what is the risk if I have a facebook account with no friends, groups etc, nothing posted to it?

Read up on what can be amased from your VR usage.

I do have a FB account under an odd name so that I can post on news sites. Other than that it is not connected to me at all.... not even in name.
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #50 on: December 22, 2020, 03:14:25 PM »
So what is the risk if I have a facebook account with no friends, groups etc, nothing posted to it?

The biggest risk I see is that it appears that if they deem you unfit, for thought crime or whatever, and lock you out of your account, you can't use the headset.

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #51 on: December 22, 2020, 03:22:51 PM »
The biggest risk I see is that it appears that if they deem you unfit, for thought crime or whatever, and lock you out of your account, you can't use the headset.

That is a small issue. It can happen, but not the big problem.

Even if you do nothing else, they can actually identify you through your VR use. Research it....
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #52 on: December 23, 2020, 08:48:34 AM »
I say get a hp reverb2 - store bought - or a valve jndex or vive pro

Reverb2 is the one I'd get if eye glasses are not needed

Don't know what you are missing Shuffler

Get it and return it if it is not for you

My guess is that like the rest if us once you go vr you do not go back

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #53 on: December 23, 2020, 12:24:06 PM »
Facebook are only looking after everybody by deciding who can say what or believe a certain way.

Its not personal its only business.

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #54 on: December 23, 2020, 01:08:04 PM »
Facebook are only looking after everybody by deciding who can say what or believe a certain way.

Its not personal its only business.

You mean AGENDA
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #55 on: December 23, 2020, 03:09:04 PM »
No

Your betters know better than you :old:

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #56 on: December 23, 2020, 04:50:05 PM »
The biggest risk I see is that it appears that if they deem you unfit, for thought crime or whatever, and lock you out of your account, you can't use the headset.

 :old:

This right here!

While I'm no Trumpette I am fairly conservative and very pro Gun-Rights. I took a double hit to my account and put on "Facebook probation" from posting a "Kyle Rittenhouse" Gladson Flag.

Sorry I don't care if they had the best VR headset that came complete with a Free BJ from your favorite Porn star .... NO! out of principal alone NO!
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #57 on: December 23, 2020, 05:29:18 PM »
That is a small issue. It can happen, but not the big problem.

Even if you do nothing else, they can actually identify you through your VR use. Research it....

I dunno, my facebook account gets such random friends/group suggestions I'm confident they know SFA about me.

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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #58 on: December 24, 2020, 05:53:26 AM »
:old:

This right here!

While I'm no Trumpette I am fairly conservative and very pro Gun-Rights. I took a double hit to my account and put on "Facebook probation" from posting a "Kyle Rittenhouse" Gladson Flag.

Sorry I don't care if they had the best VR headset that came complete with a Free BJ from your favorite Porn star .... NO! out of principal alone NO!

Who is your adult entertainer who acting abilties you would recommend?

Kyle Rittenhouse sounds like a bosch to me?
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Re: Interested in VR
« Reply #59 on: December 24, 2020, 10:02:57 AM »
Who is your adult entertainer who acting abilties you would recommend?

Kyle Rittenhouse sounds like a bosch to me?

Interesting question..  I just realized,  there are no adult entertainers.
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