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One surveillance software startup monitors your mouse usage, and another startup sells you a mouse jiggler, that makes you 'active' 24/7.


> another startup sells you a mouse jiggler, that makes you 'active' 24/7

The problem with this is the power imbalance. The mouse jiggling is technically fraud. So discovery of this tool’s use confers massive leverage to the employer.


I just like my mouse to vibrate randomly. It's completely unrelated to any tracking software. Please don't look too closely.


As opposed to the default situation, where the employer also has massive leverage.


> the default situation, where the employer also has massive leverage

Sure. But usually not enough to refer you criminally or, if you’re in a regulated industry, potentially end your career unilaterally.




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