Just now really sitting down and checking out the features of the Cell 411 mobile app. It's blowing my mind and has me feeling so happy right now. I love this like I love the privacy of encrypted chat servives. I love being able to stream videos that can't be deleted.
I LOVE FEELING LIKE I DON'T NEED TO SACRIFICE MY RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY OWN SAFETY TO PEOPLE (state agents/politicians)WHO AT THE END OF THE DAY DO NOT GIVE A SHIT ABOUT ME OR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Basically, Cell 411 is a kind of personalized safety network you can build with your contacts, so when something happens (you get pulled over, there is a medical emergency, a robbery, cops are trying to search you, etc) you can alert everyone in your circle with the push of a button. You can connect the app to your Facebook page so that when there's an emergency and you hit the button, a post will automatically be made on your Facebook profile for all your friends to see.
One of the coolest features is the fake delete button. When you've taken video, and your phone has been confiscated or stolen, a fake delete button will show up and record whoever tries to push it (cops, assailants, etc) and then restore the video you took next time you log in. If I am not mistaken the live streams are all stored on Cell 411's servers and can be sent to other platforms as well, so that if you are getting fucked around by the cops or whomever, you won't be alone in that hell, and you can issue a call for help.
The situation alert buttons are myriad, presenting the opportunity to alert your circle of friends, family, and acquaintances of many emergent situations:
- CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
- MEDICAL ATTENTION
- I AM PULLED OVER
- POLICE INTERACTION
- POLICE ARREST
- I AM IN DANGER
And, perhaps the most important: "STUFF ON FIRE" :) :) :)
In all seriousness, though, this app kicks ass. We should ALL be more responsible for our own safety. We SHOULD NOT have to wait for police who will be there too late, or may even make the situation worse. We can protect each other. Isn't that beautiful.
If you are in Japan and want to join my Cell 411 circle, please let me know. You can find me on there as Graham Smith.