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Chatroulette users betray their locations

Molly Wood Mar 12, 2010
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Chatroulette users betray their locations

Molly Wood Mar 12, 2010
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Some users of Chatroulette behave outrageously and inappropriately, partly from a belief they can engage in the random video chats anonymously.

A new mashup, Chatroulettemap.com (NSFW) calls that anonymity into question.

Guest: Dwight Silverman

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