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HP computers are racist. No face recognition for non-whites. (Original Post) Courtesy Flush Jan 2013 OP
Looking at it another way, it's racist because it's only spying on the melanin deficient! Help! freshwest Jan 2013 #1
LOL Kalidurga Jan 2013 #3
I have a different take... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #2
Yes, that's a plus! freshwest Jan 2013 #4
That's exactly what I thought! 2naSalit Jan 2013 #8
Muahaha! freshwest Jan 2013 #9
Hahahaha! 2naSalit Jan 2013 #10
Contrast problems with faces Confusious Jan 2013 #5
I went to college for film/video... Dr Hobbitstein Jan 2013 #6
Whiteface Kit for Negro HP owners formercia Jan 2013 #7
Blackface Kit for White HP owners has more..... :-} n/t DeSwiss Jan 2013 #12
I wonder if somebody like Mariah Carey or Michael Jackson could've made it move. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #11
Muslem looking people automatically reported to Homeland Security. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #13

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
1. Looking at it another way, it's racist because it's only spying on the melanin deficient! Help!
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 06:24 PM
Jan 2013

It's responding to the reflectivity of lighter skin, so those concerned with Big Brother, better invest some time in a tanning booth. Which explains Cheetos Boehner complainng about taxes on using tanning booths by the melantin deficient. Let's see -where does orange fall on the light scale?

This could be a good thing. Just think, this will solve the problem of racial profiling, for those driving, walking and living while black. Naturally, some whites will find something else to be jealous about - they're being watched now- LOL!



2naSalit

(86,562 posts)
8. That's exactly what I thought!
Tue Jan 15, 2013, 02:18 AM
Jan 2013

I guess it's white people who are complaining because they figured out that they can be recognized and everyone else is basically safe for now...?

2naSalit

(86,562 posts)
10. Hahahaha!
Tue Jan 15, 2013, 02:22 AM
Jan 2013

Almost makes you want to feel sorry for them, being singled out and all... not.



Okay, I confess, I didn't watch the vid first and made comments first after going on the OP attitude. So it is too bad the guy bought one for Christmas, he should take it back... and not be too upset that it doesn't recognize him. I, personally, wouldn't want a computer that "looks at me" from within. Why would I?

I don't know why people get those things, put their faces all over the web and then complain about big brother. Just sayin'.

Confusious

(8,317 posts)
5. Contrast problems with faces
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 07:01 PM
Jan 2013
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/22/hp.webcams/index.html

You have to admit, it's a little harder to pick out the eyebrows and eyes on black people then it is on white people.
 

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)
6. I went to college for film/video...
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 07:40 PM
Jan 2013

We spent an entire day on lighting and makeup for darker skinned people. It's a fact: darker skinned people have darker skin.

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