[yladiz]

How do you deal with a crime that isn’t reported due to things like shame?

Not to say that we need to scan messages to enforce nudes not to be sent, but I don’t think you can say “just enforce existing laws” and be done with it, it’s not that simple.

[mrbadguy]

If people don’t report crime then we have to leave it. The answer can’t be just to invade everyone’s privacy looking for crimes (before they’re even committed!)

[array_key_first]

Of the crimes that are reported, I think a lot go nowhere.

The lack of proper enforcement breeds distrust. The government already has access to WAY more data than it needs and... nothing is happening? People are still getting unsolicited dick pics and nobody seems to care?

The only reasonable conclusion is that the government wants the data because it wants it. The crime angle is just one that is easy for people to swallow. See also: think of the children!

[rjdj377dhabsn]

> How do you deal with a crime that isn’t reported due to things like shame?

You don't.

[t0bia_s]

Maybe we should ban a shame?

[HPsquared]

The externalities of this policy don't justify that small benefit.

[yladiz]

Define small benefit.

[HPsquared]

A slightly increased ability to detect a subset of unreported crimes.

[iamnothere]

Perhaps His Majesty’s Government could establish mandatory thought scanning using cutting edge technology[0] to ensure that no crimes go unreported due to shame, dishonesty, or threats. Just step into the scanning booth once a week, a minor inconvenience to ensure your safety. Surely you have nothing to hide?

[0] https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03714-0