[kaze]

>Can the paranoid not just put a piece of tape over the lens,or point it at a wall?

- Yes one could tape it. Don't apply the tape directly since repeated application and removal of tape can impair camera functionality due to residual adhesive accumulation and the depositing of dust etc on the residual adhesive. Use Microfiber based cloth material between the tape and camera.

- But having said that, I find it painful to even think of repeatedly taping and 'untaping' cameras. Having to remember to point them the other way too is not good - one can forget to do so at times. And then lose sleep over it after having say, watched a romantic movie with one's girlfriend. And so on.

Physically connect when required is a more comfortable model, at least for me. I've seen some unbelievable shit being pulled by hackers, including changing camera firmware to achieve their objective. So making it easier for users to feel absolutely comfortable with their devices is important.

[ericd]

Put a hat on it? Why are we debating this?

[Narishma]

Because there's no valid reason for it to be required to always be connected.

[ericd]

I meant about taping over the lens. There are fairly obvious solutions, like putting something opaque and non-sticky over it, like a hat.

[kaze]

Agreed.