You Wanna Know How I Got These Scars? [NETWORK] apr 28

[ployboy]

Who: ADI Securities, IT, and others
Username: timjdrake
Warnings: mass surveillance, invasion of privacy, player plot

ADI is now introducing its newest security system. Those currently working SECURITY or IT have first dibs to enroll in a class that will teach you how to read and report the data this new system is giving us, as well as how to manipulate the presentation of supernatural readings to forecast where they might pop up next.

Contact Neil to get placed on the orientation list.

There is also the opportunity to help this project by simply giving us permission to access your phone or other personal devices
via an app. The more data points we have collected the better.

The system works by tapping into personal cellphones and other computers and sending back the distortion in voice or video that has been identified as coming from the use of magic. Devices of the residents of Gloucester, MA are now feeding live data to us. The goal for now is to get ahead of potential local attacks instead of being solely reactionary.

As you might imagine, keeping up with so much incoming information requires a large number of dedicated personnel.

Consider reaching out to get involved to help. It could save a life.

Comments

voice; un: g.arroyo

[inlieuofadad]

[NOT ANGRY, JUST DISAPPOINTED.]

You're kidding me.

voice

[ployboy]

[Hah.

I know, right?

The answer is nothing but confident.]

From development to testing to launch, it's been nothing but promising. There are minimal risks at play here, Lieutenant.

text; un: imwithgenius

[energyfieldgood]

Who developed this system?

text

[ployboy]

The system was created by myself and five other ADI employees, most of which come from off world. The debugging and testing did involve the help of native, more senior members. You'll have to clear yourself to get names from Neil. While the project began independently it is now technically ADI's.

[voice, un: rue]

[ruevealing]

I must confess that most of this makes very little sense to me.

But if you think that I should participate, Tim, I would of course defer to your expertise. Please let me know what you think that I should do. I trust you.

voice

[ployboy]

[Who needs emotions? They're messy. They complicate things.]

I know it wouldn't be the most comfortable thing in the world, but it hopefully wouldn't be a permanent ask. We have plenty of examples of what happens to the data in the absence of active magic, but not much for when it's latent. Learning about something that... sometimes has to be concealed. Rue, it'll be a great way to make use of a rule that's already held over us.

voice, un: rainey.day

[rainestorms]

[Raine is... disgusted.]

Surveillance? I knew this would happen. I've seen how things like this go and it's never good. People always end up hurt or disappearing or.. or worse. I'm not letting anyone spy on me again. The Emperor's Coven was enough.

You shouldn't think this is a good thing.

voice

[ployboy]

[And there it is, folks. The first outward display of displeasure.

Tim is sympathetic. He really is. But.]

I'd be concerned if anyone thought of it as 'good'. However the information we are collecting is what already exists, which several people are aware of but that's brushed aside as a simple consequence of today's technology. It's only a matter of which business next puts it to use.

The intent is to put a stop to distress and disappearances. Not add to them.

Voice, un: Chosewell

[failedpromise]

(Speaking as though she had no part in this.)

Not used to being the one spied on, but I'll sign up.

voice

[ployboy]

['Spied on' she says.]

You're still teaching Cybersecurity 101? I'll ask Neil to add you to the new class as well. It's less of a bore, I promise.

[As if she won't be the one soon instructing it.]

We have info on magic but less on the passive effects of advanced technology. Just having the app in the background will be a big help.

un: mercyme; text

[graveyounglady]

[Hmm... Aelwyn probably wouldn't like this.]

I do not expect that Ms. Bonnie would wish for this sort of thing to be present in her flophouse. I will have to decline joining, but I wish you luck in your endeavors. I hope this will be used only as intended.

text

[ployboy]

[But Aelwyn had to go and get herself an out of state mission, so. Mercy me.]

There's nothing to hide there, so don't sweat it.

We have reliable people well on board. Any unauthorized use won't go unnoticed and unpunished.

un: Pegasus

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

[Oh, crap.

Time to pull a Hickey and return to catte in the woods because there’s no way that he’s not gonna be a giant red Avatar beacon the moment he gets close to any random phone out in the world.]

I appreciate the sentiment, I do—I’m all for doing whatever is necessary to get to the goal. And a magic forecasting system would be pretty helpful.

It’s just that this is the most egregious breach of privacy I’ve ever seen, and I worked for the US Government, buddy. These people didn’t consent to this, and just because you’re asking us permission doesn’t absolve you of the fact.

[This is bad, bad, bad news for him. Maybe he needs to pack up and move to Bonnie’s because the next time he comes back from feeding it’s all over.]

[ployboy]

[The thing is,]

If you've worked for the Government [which is vague as hell] then you already knew something like this has been a long time coming. Information is sold to the highest bidder. We never entered the auction but we're as on par with the corporations that did.

text, un: ebouchard

[hellojon]

I'd like to sign up.

[ because this sounds exactly like the sort of shit that the Eye would go "haha hell yeah, go for it buddy" and then hopefully ignore any dubious Avatar nonsense Elias himself is doing.

(Also, he can just....leave his phone at home when doing his shady Eye stuff. Wow, other people's phones are picking up weird supernatural nonsense at ADI, the headquarters of all the weird supernatural stuff, who could have guessed.) ]

Though I don't work in Securities or IT, I do have experience handling large amounts of data—that sort of work is Administration's bread and butter. If you need any help managing the data, I'd be more than happy to work in that regard.

text

[ployboy]

[Tim doesn't know Elias from Adam. All he knows is that someone voluntarily getting involved in this shitshow is worth keeping an eye on-

A Bat's S.O.P. and all that.]

We'll take any help we can get when it comes to organization. If we can differentiate between passive and active magic and funnel those feeds to select teams...

Everything is new. You'll have your work cut out for you if you're willing.

Voice; un:bright

[abrightboy]

I’ll help you.

threadjackish??

[conning]

Neal sees that Malcolm has replied—sees how he replied—and immediately goes to find him.

Wherever he is, Neal comes bearing their usual coffees.

“Can I talk to you for a second?”

un: architect

[unnecessaryflourishes]

How reliable are the 'distortions' you have mentioned as being known to come from the use of magic?

[ployboy]

I won't be the one to say the system is perfect. But there's nearly 2 years worth

[there is no break in the text message, mind you, but in the moment that Tim taps on that number key he thinks he wants to either cry or throw a fit and break something, anything]

of individually and finely combed media, collected for this sole purpose. Trials before the launch of the program gave us definitive evidence of the type and length of digital distortion associated only with malicious magical behavior. There are naturally several years of data collected prior, but investigations into whether the distortion changed with time was only eating our available assets. We had to focus our resources on moving forward with the best and most current information we have available.

Text; un: jelica

[musicdied]

It's very cute that you're pretending to ask permission for this shit.

text

[ployboy]

The option to help this program grow is being given to current ADI employees, whether it be from an active role or by simply allowing a one-time installation of a proprietary app.

[Why yes he did just repeat himself and add absolutely nothing of value to this reply. So sue him; he can appreciate the cynicism.]

text | un: username

[canofmanji]

so you think my phone is haunted? and this app thingy is suppose to stop it? [Yeah, guess who basically understood none of this so has defaulted to his phone must be haunted or something if ADI want to see it.]

t......text

[ployboy]

[What. Tim's seen the screen name around, sure. ADI discussion boards are open for any employee to see. But, like. Isn't Cortana still doing those Welcome To the 21st Century lessons?

(Caitlyn's post will greet Tim some time later, and he'll decide that headache is one he so doesn't need right now.)

Anyway;]

No.

[That's it that's the

_goshdangit]

The app is to prevent future hauntings. If you allow it to be installed, you can think of yourself helping us map previously unseen terrain.

text; un: freakscene

[cacophonish]

right on babe
permisson not granted 🥰

text

[ployboy]

[You know, he's still not 100% on if they're actually... dating? But Jeff calls him pet names.

He should ask.]

Yeah I figured

[On account of the blatant disregard for the risks of...]

Dave from Accounting would throw off the readings like crazy and that would just be useless. I guess you're not going to be volunteering to sit in a closed room for hours at a time sifting through noise?

not here - kinda

[semilethal]

[Not commenting, but absolutely paying attention and archiving all the discussions on the page. Those physically around Donnie (roommates/close CR) are welcome to notice him scrolling]

text | un: badgirlcoven

[edalyn]

Titan's sake u want me to figure out another thing on my phone

can you at least explain all this in some smaller words for the people who don't have all these computers back home?

what all is this thing gonna be able to... see?

[Sometimes it's useful to still play a little dumb when it comes to the Human Realm. Especially when she's hoping the people who don't actually see the problem yet will pick up on it.]

text | un: SGR

[punched_hitler]

And you genuinely think this is a good idea?

text

[ployboy]

As opposed to doing some more of what we've already been doing? Yes.

text; un: Parkour

[heyunderoos]

[Well, this is a little alarming.

Peter isn't even sure how he feels, beyond uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable. It feels like the ripple effect the Accords had on anyone who wanted to be a super hero. So, not Peter's favorite feeling.

For now, his response is neutral enough.]

How many people do you have on your team so far?