cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/8404254
ofc I don't condone doing this since it's illegal, but, maybe...
Nothing in that picture is silver.
this post was submitted on 03 May 2026
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Which is more immoral: Flock cameras or spreading misinformation about the contents of them so the tweakers dismantle the network for us. Bonus- your catalytic converter remains in place while this happens.
Copper would probably be a more believable material
Copper thieves know most electronics contain some amount of copper, we have to convince them the reward surpasses the inherent risk that comes from stealing a security camera. Why risk jail stealing a camera when you can continue the tried and true method of stripping poorly secured new construction sites? Because one camera is worth more than you can strip out a house in a week. Did I mention they have diamond lenses?
The immoral bit would be the one where the tweakers risk jail time under false pretenses in terms of the reward.
Honestly makes for an allegory of capitalism. The worker (tweaker) does all the work and risks their health and freedom, while the beneficiary (people who want to get rid of the cameras) just enjoys the fruit of the worker's labor.
To be clear, I'm not saying getting rid of the cameras is a bad thing, I'm just saying tweakers are people too.
There are 'entreprenuers' stealing fibre-optic cables for copper... This might get them to stealing flock cameras instead.
Not if it doesn't pay
Tell them they have to find the right one. All they have to do is try a few more.
this is actually true. about half the cameras contain gold and silver in much higher quantities than the other type.
Just have to keep trying until you figure out which is which.
I mean I think we can crowdfund 10-15 dollars a piece to buy them from crackheads
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Thatsthejoke.jpeg
Everything on that picture is silver
There is something that's worth more
If they're not going to concern themselves with legality when installing them, I don't see why we should have to concern ourselves with uninstalling them.
It's the only just and morally correct thing to do.
But but but social order
Why isn’t anyone mentioning the diamonds inside the cameras as well? Next to the pound of silver parts, but on top of the ounce of gold? They easily can catch $500 a piece, and there are several pieces in there.
Also, if you spray paint the solar panel, there’s a really cool prize!
I feel like the joke went over everyone’s head. Y’all are too literal.
Why on earth are the mechanical lugs and split bolts silver when aluminum and copper do just fine
I doubt they are actually silver
They aren't. Best case, it's silver plated.
Yeah this makes no fucking sense, it would be stupidly unnecessarily expensive and also mechanically inferior to make all those parts out of silver.
Its almost certainly mid to low grade carbon or stainless steel.
It wouldn't even make sense to use aluminum... its considerably more expensive than most (all?) steel, and is generally only used when it is critical to maintain strength but also dramatically cut down on weight.... aircraft, cars, etc.
And of course silver is even more expensive than aluminum and steel.
... Whoever posted this could fairly easily just do a weight vs volume displacement, if they have good scales.
Silver ~= 10.5 g/cm3
Aluminum ~= 2.7 g/cm3
Steel ~= 7.9 g/cm3
... There could be silver in the circuit board, chips, contacts, something like that... but it not gonna be in ... load bearing components... silver is a very soft metal... smdh
It's electrical componentry, so conductivity and corrosion are a concern. Differential thermal expansion can also be an issue.
The lugs are aluminium.
The split bolts are copper or brass, tin plated for better corrosion resistance.
None of this is going to be found in a security camera (unless they've earthed it with fat conductors for some reason). It's high power gear.
I heard a rumour that if you smash open enough of them, you have a good chance of finding a golden ticket.
I heard that rumor too. I don't know if it's true, but there's only one way to find out for sure.
I was told Cyber Trucks are mostly sterling.
Now this is misinformation I can get behind
You shouldn't post blatant lies like this. It can cause misinformed people to make bad decisions. That is not silver, it's nickel plated brass.
If you don't believe me, then try disassembling about 30 or so of these, take those parts, and drip some bleach on them. I guarantee they won't immediately tarnish the way pure silver would.
Why would they even make bolts and shit out of silver
Just don't get caught!
Harder to offload, but skip the rare metals, legitimately have a relatively solid battery with a solar panel... I'd give at least $30 for that any day of the week. Beyond that, you got an LTE modem and some antennas that could definitely be reused.
I've been watching Facebook marketplace for one for a bit, but I think they're monitoring them pretty hard.
You would have to be the dumbest recycler if you thought a ground screw would be pure silver. Obviously those parts are coated in silver and will be brass or copper underneath.
Also, unless you already have all the deadly chemicals and setup for stripping precious metals, don't even try this option.
Magnesium is one hell of a drug
Nothing a little sprinkle of lithium dust can't fix!